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Painted in July 2022, High Bridge, Howden captures a quiet corner of East Yorkshire — a small bridge and the striking silhouette of Howden Minster just behind it. The scene is familiar, personal. It’s not just a place I visited — it’s a place I’ve walked past a thousand times, growing up near Goole, just down the road.
This painting began as a simple sketch done while walking around Howden. I was back home, grieving, trying to make peace with the past and reconnect with where I came from. There’s something about walking familiar streets with a different heart—it sharpens everything. The light. The angles. The way buildings seem to carry memory.
In this 11×14 oil painting, the architecture of the Minster is simplified, almost dreamlike. The color palette leans earthy—mossy greens, greys, and muted blues—typical of an English summer afternoon. The brushwork is loose, impressionistic, with a focus on mood and memory over photographic detail.
What you see is a slice of a place that means something. A blend of heritage and emotional grounding. This isn’t a tourist’s painting—it’s someone’s hometown, rendered with affection and a little ache.