Cousin It, Cannon Hill – Original Ink Drawing

There’s always something new tucked away in Cannon Hill Park. I found this tree at the very back, growing a bit like it’s been styled by a hairdresser with a sense of humour. Taut and tidy on one side, dramatically drooping on the other — like a Flock of Seagulls haircut. When I first saw it, spring had barely started, but it was already sprinting ahead of the others. By now, it probably looks like Cousin It.

Every time I come to this park, I notice something I hadn’t seen before. Either it’s slowly growing behind my back or I’m just getting less observant. Probably both. Still, it’s always a pleasure to be surprised.

Drawn on location in black ink, this one-off work captures a quiet moment of curiosity and surprise. It’s part of an ongoing series of tree drawings that reflect on urban green spaces as sites of memory, humour, and quiet resilience.

• Title: Cousin It, Cannon Hill
• Medium: Lightfast black ink on 150gsm acid-free paper
• Size: 25 x 25 cm (square)
• Signed: Hand-signed by the artist
• Date: 23 April 2024
• Location: Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
• Framing: Ships unframed (framed image shown for example only)
• Packaging: Sent flat in archival sleeve with board backing
• Includes: Certificate of authenticity