A Long, Hot Summer, Wells by Emily Chapman captures one of those perfect Norfolk days when the sun is shining, the sky seems impossibly blue and the beach is calling.

Inspired by Wells-next-the-Sea, Emily leads us through the distinctive pine trees and sandy dunes towards the colourful beach huts beyond. Children race down the path with their four-legged companion close behind, while a little red sailboat drifts across the blue water in the distance.

There’s a wonderful sense of anticipation to this original painting – that moment when you catch your first glimpse of the sea and simply have to get there. Emily’s bold colours, playful characters and unmistakable storytelling make it a joyful celebration of long summer days on the North Norfolk coast.