Italian Lakeside by Michael Edwards

Lovely painting Michael, I like the colour of roof tops which make them stand out against the backdrop of the hills. Reminds me of a dvd I wathched this week by Margaret Evans, 'pen & wash', she did an Italian scene similar to this, haven't yet attempted any myself.

Lovely scene. You clearly know what you're doing with watercolour, the highlights are beautiful.

really nice Michael. like the soft feel in the water. And rather appropriate, as I'm off to Naples in May. I will go armed with watercolours and pencils, but don't expect to come back with anything like this!

Very nice Michael, brings back happy memories of a tour of the Italian lakes I took a few years ago.

A nice watercolour paintimg Michael, the colours you have used are so like the italian countryside around the lakes and reminds me of our holidays there a few years ago, the soft tones used in this piece are so good, like this one a lot.

I love the way the reflections show so subtly in the water, Michael, and the contrast of strong colours for the buildings and the soft sky and water; beautiful. Wish I'd been at the demonstration!

I love the way the reflections show so subtly in the water, Michael, and the contrast of strong colours for the buildings and the soft sky and water; beautiful. Wish I'd been at the demonstration!

I love the way the reflections show so subtly in the water, Michael, and the contrast of strong colours for the buildings and the soft sky and water; beautiful. Wish I'd been at the demonstration!

This is sooo warm and full of sunlight, Michael. Beautiful scenery and perfectly painted as usual. Love it!

This is really, really stunning, Michael - the gorgeous sunny atmosphere is so reminiscent of the Italian coastline. And your colors are spot on. Super!

Oh I am supposed to be painting....but the gallery is full of lovely distracting work. This is so tranquil - absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful use of colour.

I recognised it instantly as the Italian Lakes. Its very beautiful, I love it.

Super colours, a beautiful watercolour a joy to look at.

Gorgeous watercolour Michael, love the softness and that hint of 'rose' in the sky and water reflections adds the warmth of the 'Med'.

Lovely distant mountain and calming to gaze upon!

Thanks so much for all your kind words - coming from so many accomplished artists it does mean a lot - real encouragment

Love your boldness with the buildings which contrasts brilliantly with the softness of the hills and water. A real stunner.

I love the composition and colour of reflection, Michael.

Thanks Thea and Midori for your comments

Lovely colourful scene

Hi Michael, I especially love the light reflecting off the buildings in this one, absolutely beautiful! Best regards Louise

Well handled, Michael, Ilike the way the thing has those bright plum colours yet is so calm, serene even. best Mick

Many, many congratulations for your Tope Ten of February, Michael. You really deserve this!

Many congratulations Michael on making the top ten x 3!!

Michael, thank-you for your kind words on my painting, and many congratulations for all your successes in the top tens this month, well deserved :)

Many congratulations on making three paintings in the top ten for February, nice that they cover the wide range of your work too.