Manchester street party by Louise Naimian

I see that you have come back from you holiday rejuvenated and raring to go! This is full of vitality and wonderfully well drawn in your signature loose style. Great colours and an altogether brilliant sketch.

Busy and vibrant and very, very Louise :)

A clever and jolly scene Louise, full of excitement.

Superb work Louise

Great stuff Louise

You have caught the feeling of fun and joy here Louise, with this charming image.

Thank you Thea, Sarah, Carole, Dennis, Derek and Stephen for you kind words which are much appreciated as you've probably guessed by now. I'm not sure whether I'd sketch quite so much if it wasn't for this site and such encouraging words from you. This was very quick sketch, no pre drawing and lots of continuous lines. Not much thought went in to it either if I'm honest and I used a photo provided by my daughter as my reference, I wasn't actually there!

A lovely lively painting Louise, you've really captured the fun of a northern knees up! I totally agree with your comments about the POL site, I feel we're among friends.

Your bright jolly scenes have been missed Louise....glad you're back, and love your sketch!

Fantastic pen and wash Louise - looks so lively and interesting. Love your loose style.

Many thanks Fiona, Christine and Dympna!

Great sketch, love all the hustle and bustle and the bunting! Got slightly sunburned in my back garden a couple of days ago making bunting :(

Lots of atmosphere to this lively jolly sketch!

Great, lively sketch.