The remnant of night reluctant to lift evokes the delicate transition between darkness and dawn, when the moorland remains steeped in shadow and the first hints of morning light begin to emerge. Layers of soft blue-grey create a subdued, atmospheric palette, while scratched-back marks carve delicate pathways through the land. Flecks of bronze powder and gold leaf bring warmth to the muted surface, catching the light like the last traces of night giving way to day.

Built up through layers of oil paint, the richly textured surface explores the subtle shifts in tone and light that make these early hours so compelling. There is a sense of quiet anticipation within the painting, as the landscape hovers between darkness and illumination, holding onto the mystery of the night just a little longer.

Materials: oils, cold wax and gold leaf

Image size: 30 x 30 cm

Framed size: 46 x 46 cm

Frame type: Wooden St Ives style frame hand painted with Little Greene Portland Stone