Morning Shadows - John Trowsdale

'Morning Shadows'
Oil on panel
A2 unframed

My inspiration for painting 'Morning Shadows' comes from the many quiet and peaceful dog walks I've enjoyed along the Peak Forest canal in Romiley. Capturing this calmness on a beautiful summers early morning would be very different from when the 220 year old waterway was first built as a major form of industrial transport. Back in the 1800's horses would tow the narrow boats carrying their cargo 14 miles from Derbyshire to the town of Ashton-under-Lyne.

Today the scene is very different, leisure craft use the canal, along side cyclists, dog walkers, runners and even anglers hoping for a bite. But when you find yourself alone on a beautiful day, as I have tried to capture in the painting. The rising sun glistens through the trees, casting shadows all around in the warmth of a new day, a world away from the busy commuting street life just a few minutes walk from this spot. A calming little gem of a place I call home.

Artist: John Trowsdale