In capturing this dramatic moment, I wanted to express the raw energy of a storm moving across The Solent. The interplay between light and shadow creates that sense of hope – where brilliant sunlight breaks through the darkness of the storm clouds.

By manipulating the paint in sweeping movements across the canvas, I've tried to convey the emotional power of this scene: the churning seas, the heavy sky, and that promise of clearing weather over the Isle of Wight.

My aim was to create something that isn't just seen, but felt – a painting that captures both nature's drama and its constant renewal.