Tidbury’s process involves a patient exploration of human-constructed environments, specifically the aging surfaces of small vessels. What appears at first glance to be a gestural abstract painting is actually a high-resolution photograph capturing the organic erosion of a boat's hull. The interplay of vibrant orange shades and fading white patches creates a sense of depth, where layers of material have been stripped away by the elements to reveal accidental shorelines and rhythmic patterns.

The power of the work lies in its physical reproduction; by utilizing Giclée printing on archival paper, Tidbury bridges the gap between the mechanical lens and the tactile arts. The resulting image retains the sharp detail of the original photograph while adopting the soft, expressive quality of a pastel drawing or an oil study. It invites a closer look at the textures of urban decay, finding a quiet beauty in the way materials weather and change over the years.