Cathedral Willow – Original Ink Drawing on Hand-Cast Cement Tile

Cathedral Willow is an original ink drawing of a willow tree standing beside Lichfield Cathedral, drawn directly onto a hand-cast cement tile by Birmingham artist Warren Garland.

Drawn on a quiet Sunday morning, the tree stood beside the cathedral as the sound of the organ drifted across the grounds. While visitors came and went, the willow remained still, offering a quiet contrast to the history and ceremony surrounding it. Its sweeping branches create a sense of shelter and calm, inviting a moment of pause within an ever-changing landscape.

Lichfield is a city shaped by stories, from Samuel Johnson to Erasmus Darwin, yet this tree seemed to speak in a quieter language. Rather than celebrating grand history, it reflects the simple value of slowing down, observing and finding beauty in ordinary moments.

Part of an ongoing body of urban and rural tree studies made on location across the UK, this is a one-of-a-kind original—not a print or reproduction. Drawn directly onto a hand-cast cement tile using archival black ink, the natural texture and warm variations of the cement remain visible, ensuring every piece is completely unique.

Framed in a bespoke wooden frame and presented in a custom presentation box, it is ready to display, collect or give as a thoughtful gift.

Details

• Original ink drawing on hand-cast cement tile
• Location: Lichfield Cathedral, Staffordshire
• Tile size: approximately 10cm × 10cm
• Bespoke handmade wooden frame
• Custom presentation box
• Signed on the reverse
• One-of-a-kind original (not a reproduction)
• Handmade in the UK

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