NEW artwork is sitting proudly at Mistley rail station after a visit from an abstract artist.

Clive Wakeford, a specialist in public environmental artwork and installations, painted a striking tree design at the shelter.

Mr Wakeford, who is based in Colchester, is also working with a mental health group to produce more artwork that will be displayed along the Sunshine Coast line, which runs through to Clacton.

Abellio Greater Anglia’s customer services manager for Tendring, Petrina Murphy, said: “We are pleased with the finished work and have received a lot of positive feedback from passengers and staff.

“The new mural has brightened the station and we look forward to introducing more of Clive’s work across our network.”