Here Silence Stands Like Heat

 Here Silence Stands Like Heat

  Here silence stands like heat, oil on canvas 76cm x 102cm

The Humber from the South Bank, pencil sketch

On a sunny morning in early summer I travelled over the Humber Bridge and drove eastwards towards Barrow upon Humber. Here there is a small haven where boats moor up and a timber yard. I walked along the the bank towards the Humber and took in the view. I could see across to Hull and beyond. The air was still and nothing moved. I felt a long way from civilisation. The tide was out and two vessels rested on the mud. I depict this scene in the painting above and hope that I have captured the peaceful mood of the day.