Across the open moor, light and air settle into a quiet, uninterrupted stillness.

Available Original

Symphony of Silence is an original watercolour inspired by the high moorland of Exmoor, where uninterrupted horizons, expansive skies and open ground create a profound sense of peace. The uncluttered composition allows the broad sweep of the landscape to unfold without distraction, with soft washes suggesting the gentle undulations of the moor.

Rather than creating a single focal point, the painting allows the eye to wander freely across subtle shifts of colour, light and distance. Land and sky exist in quiet balance, capturing the openness, tranquillity and contemplative character of Exmoor’s high ground.

Artwork & Finish

Painted in watercolour on textured paper, the work uses transparent washes and successive layers of pigment to create subtle variations in depth and tone. The paper gives the washes a gently varied character, while lighter areas remain visible beneath the transparent colour. The finished work retains the naturally matt and fluid qualities of watercolour.

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