The Story Behind the Piece

Based on Beacon Hill in Leicester, this drawing takes a familiar landscape and gives it an unexpected twist.

At its centre is a windswept tree, shaped by the elements and full of movement. Overlaid across part of the tree is a stark black rectangle, creating a visual interruption that changes the way the landscape is seen. Within this section, the leaves and sky are inverted, turning the familiar relationship between light and dark on its head.

I wanted to play with the contrast between the natural world and something more graphic and abstract, bringing together the organic forms of the tree with the sharp edges of the geometric shape. The result sits somewhere between a landscape drawing and an experimental study of tone, perception and contrast.

Behind the Drawing

Created by hand using charcoal on paper, this original artwork explores the expressive possibilities of working in black and white.

The loose, windswept forms of the tree contrast with the solid black rectangle and the inverted tonal details within it. The shift between the natural landscape and the altered image creates a sense of disruption, encouraging you to look at the scene differently.

Charcoal is central to the piece, allowing deep blacks, soft greys and carefully worked highlights to sit alongside one another. The finished drawing retains the physical marks and textures of the medium, balancing the raw quality of charcoal with the more structured geometric element.

The Details

• Title: Interruption at Beacon Hill 

• Location: Beacon Hill, Leicester

• Medium: Charcoal on handmade paper

• Size: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm)

• Framing: Sold unframed

• Authenticity: Hand-signed and titled by the artist on the reverse

• Originality: One-of-a-kind original artwork

Packaging & Care

Your original charcoal drawing will be protected with glassine paper and rigid backing, then shipped flat in a reinforced cardboard mailer to help ensure it arrives safely.

I recommend framing the drawing behind glass to protect the delicate charcoal surface. A simple black frame with a white mount would complement the strong geometric contrast while giving the artwork room to breathe.