The Old Grammar School, Market Harborough by Michael Edwards

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Gorgeous watercolour painting of this delightful building Michael, no wonder so many people have also captured it, so picturesque it is lovely to see, just the right amount of details in the people strolling about as well

Posted by Ros Patterson on Mon 06 Jan 10:02:02

Beautiful sunny painting again Michael! Lovely details in the arches and the people walking around makes it lively. The sandy colour of the wall on the left hand side is very effective.

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Mon 06 Jan 10:12:30

Very good work on the school and the people, they have good movement. You have played down the left hand building too draw attention to the school, perhaps better to leave that out?

Posted by Stephen Slater on Mon 06 Jan 10:42:28

I also like the way that the school building dominates the painting, plus the slightly textured looking road and pavement in this one.

Posted by Louise Naimian on Mon 06 Jan 11:31:49

Nice use of tone to emphasise the main subject

Posted by xxAlanxx xxConnerxx on Mon 06 Jan 11:51:37

Like the way the main building is brighter than the buildings either side

Posted by K 0 on Mon 06 Jan 12:37:31

Love the composition and all that lovely sunshine!

Posted by Debs Jones on Mon 06 Jan 18:40:51

Super contrasts Michael, favouring the school with the strongest of colour makes the painting.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 06 Jan 20:26:26

Ta all for your kind comments - quite liked the composition of this one although viewing it again I realise I did over-crop it a bit when i posted it but it doesn't detract too much from the original.

Posted by Michael Edwards on Mon 06 Jan 21:45:29

I do like your painted travelogue of Britain! This is another great addition to add to the portfolio. I would like to see all your village and town painting together as I think they would look wonderful. An idea for an exhibition perhaps?

Posted by Thea Cable on Tue 07 Jan 16:53:16

A very familiar scene to me-the in laws live in Little Bowden - and nicely painted too. gently understated.

Posted by Phil Rogers on Tue 07 Jan 17:54:48

Thea - I sell quite a few of these village paintings via the web but a great idea to have a themed exhibition - might give it a go sometime - Philip - I have painted Little Bowden as part of the series and sold it some time back ( posted here at: http://www.painters-online.co.uk/Gallery/Michael-Edwards-Little-Bowden/_ga75054_pg1) - might do another one when i am short of a subject.

Posted by Michael Edwards on Tue 07 Jan 19:43:12

Super piece, Michael. I love how you "vignetted" it to lead the eye straight in. Beautifully done.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Wed 08 Jan 11:51:37

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01/04/2015

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The iconic building in the town - I think every artist in the locality has had a go at this building. I have painted it many times and still seem to find different angles and perspectives to have a go at. This is my latest - hope you like it.