Tidbury’s process is one of patient observation, spending hours documenting the hulls of small vessels where time and the elements have conspired to create unique visual languages. What appears at first glance to be a work of soft pastel or layered paint is actually a high-resolution photograph of naturally occurring patterns. These details—ranging from the suggestion of shorelines to purely geometric forms—emerge from the artist's deep understanding of light and texture, turning the utilitarian surfaces of the maritime world into a source of profound visual interest.

The impact of the work lies in its material execution, utilizing Giclée printing on archival paper to bridge the gap between photography and fine art. This technique emphasizes the depth of the image, giving the final framed piece a tactile quality that belies its digital origins. By focusing on the boundaries of abstraction found in the daily grind of seafaring life, Tidbury presents a view of the world that rewards close looking and celebrates the beauty of the accidental.