I was asked if I could produce a work of my choosing on a 130x100cm box canvas by a valued customer. This was requested at the beginning of November last year to be ready by Christmas

I had to order 2 canvases online as a request for one was denied, probably due to packing & safe transport.

Unwrapping & viewing this vast white space, I was in awe with fear & anticipation.

I sketched a few ideas from my visits to our wonderful Norfolk coastline & loosely drew an image onto the canvas with charcoal. Then with fluid acrylic paint continued my ideas.

I wanted a view of Burnham Overy Staithe as the sun was setting with a feeling of peace, the smell of the sea & devoid of people. I hope you like the result!

Jill Ilett