Sue Shields' "Shadows of Tyninghame" presents a hauntingly beautiful nocturnal woodland scene rendered in acrylic on panel. This elongated panoramic composition (15 x 61 cm) depicts a stylised forest bathed in moonlight, where stark white tree trunks and branches stand in dramatic contrast against a deep teal-blue and black background. Shields employs a sophisticated limited palette, creating an atmospheric tension between light and dark elements. The ghostly silhouettes of trees appear to march across the horizontal panel, their bare branches reaching upward like intricate lacework against the night sky, evoking a sense of both serenity and subtle unease.

The Winter Woods Experience
Displayed on a wall, "Shadows of Tyninghame" creates an immediate visual focal point, drawing viewers into its mysterious woodland realm. The distinctive panoramic format encourages the eye to travel across the composition, mimicking the experience of walking through Tyninghame's ancient East Lothian forests. This piece transforms any interior space with its contemplative mood and connection to Scotland's atmospheric landscapes, particularly resonant during the darker months when nature reveals its structural elegance. The work's contemporary stylisation of traditional Scottish woodland scenery demonstrates Shields' ability to capture the essence of a place while offering a fresh artistic interpretation that speaks to both local heritage and universal experiences of nature's quiet majesty.