There is a powerful energy that pervades all of Guy Grey-Smith’s work, regardless of the medium - be it painting, pottery, or drawing. “Trees Gascoyne” is the largest drawing he completed and stands as a testament to an artist in full flight, unleashing his expressive force to capture the dramatic aftermath of a lightning storm on the local landscape.

The subject matter - a cluster of trees - appears battered, windswept, and raw. The dark, brooding palette reflects not only the stormy day but also the emotional intensity with which Grey-Smith approached the scene. His characteristic physical engagement with the work is evident in the bold, forceful brushstrokes that animate the composition. Through these marks, one senses his urgency to translate a lived experience into art.

The result is a piece that doesn’t merely depict a storm, but evokes its chaos and aftermath. It is as much about the impact of nature as it is about the artist’s own response to it—deeply felt, powerfully expressed