Discovering the Hidden Eyecatcher at Lilleshall Hall

Tucked away in the grounds of Lilleshall Hall lies a hidden gem: the Eyecatcher. Discovered on a warm August 2024 morning, this solitary folly inspired a one-off line and wash painting on arches 300GSM rough watercolour paper (26 cm × 36 cm). Read the story behind the piece, my artistic process, and why I chose this intriguing structure over the grand hall itself.