This is the "twin" of the St Ives painting which I posted at the start of my blog. Again it was done for my wife and I had the countless hours these things take to hand because I was off work with an injury at the time. I claim absolutely no credit for the style and would like to acknowledge Polly Gardiner as a major influence. I had so much fun doing this, I found it so liberating being able to disregard perspective rules and realism, as well as playing with pretty colours. It also transported me back to happy holiday times and sunshine. Watercolour on Langton 140lb NOT.
Love the colors and the style. This reminds me of those quirky posters they create of tourist towns. I think it is such fun. Your muse is great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comments Joan. Glad you like it. I would like to do more of these if I had the time. Maybe I need to get another injury!!
DeleteNice! I kind of like the "childish style" in the meaning of no perspectives and all that. It makes me happy looking at it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Catharina. As I said, these are so much fun. It's a real compliment to know that something I've done brings happiness.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun piece!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting minnemie. I'm glad you like it!!!
ReplyDeletethis is one of my faves, I love the cartoony animals. The seagulls remind me of the ones in finding Nemo, great piece Kev
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Thanks Cara. Glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteI have just discovered this beautiful picture you painted some time ago and I love it! Many thanks as well for your very helpful words !
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Stefanie. I know I've needed a bit of encouragement in the past. I'm very lucky to have my wife who gives me lots of it, she also puts up with my tantrums when things don't go right!!! Thank you for your kind comments about the picture.
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