Leicestershire Villages, Fleckney

This has nice composition MIchael, with the classic s shape leading us through the village. To be honest I hadn't noticed the street sign until I read your description, so you succeeded in 'playing it down', it's also roughly on the golden mean, so it helps with the balance too.

A beautiful village scene Michael and I agree, the street furniture makes it alive as does the figure walking down the street. All in all a very attractive painting!

A lovely scene with the road leading you gently through this super village. I do like all the variation in colour in the foliage - makes a very interesting lead-in to the painting. Super work, Michael.

Great stuff, Michael. This is definitely your forte - superb use of washes and great atmosphere an palette.

Stunning work Michael, love it

Lovely work Michael, I personally love the street furniture, adds character to a charming scene. Thanks for your recent comments on my cartoons too, very encouraging - when can we expect The Bats ???lol

Glad you all like it - not the most paintable of villages and had a job finding a suitable view.

Your village scenes are charming Michael, beautifully painted and the sign posts, post boxes and a figure or two add to the composition. No surprise that you've been asked to do more.

I like the street furniture here Michael but know from experience that the local councils seem to stick the signs in awkward places so far as a person painting the scene is concerned. I move mine round a bit, miss it out altogether or make up my own. So far I don't think anyone has noticed but in a more accurate painting such as this one, I think it's best to include it.

Lovely composition Michael, including street furniture.