Siding – Shenfield Station

Shenfield is a commuter town on the train line out of Liverpool Street in London, and happens to be where I grew up. Today the town has become one the the endpoints for the shiny new Elizabeth Line, but not so long ago this decrepit guard’s van was also to be seen in a siding next to Platform 1. I have no idea why the van was there, but it seemed to good a scene to ignore.

This drawing is done with my trusty pen, which allowed me to get a very pleasing texture for the foliage of the trees and bushes lining the track. I’m not sure if the drawing is really finished, but as I continue to battle against to-much-detail, I have decided that less is more and have downed my pen!