Leicestershire Villages, Newton Harcourt by Michael Edwards

This certainly works Michael, fresh, bright colours here.

Pure class Michael

Lovely work Michael even if there are no bees! lol

thanks for your comments - I sketched this out in pen first but much of the linework has been covered.

Superb handling of greens Michael, with a bright sunny feel to it.

Beautifully painted in your usual attractive and confident style Michael.

Lovely and fresh Michael, the bees are hiding they are fed up of us laughing at them! 😊

This is very strong and confident Michael, this village is my favourite so far.

Crisp and expertly handled Michael!

Thanks again everyone - used quite a bit of Paynes Gray in this one - one of my standard colours but I've neglected it a bit of late.

Just seen this Michael it's excellent. Very good use of watercolour.

Love this, especially the trees. Excellent.

No need of bees, Michael. Btw, tarmac is very well painted here, better than any tarmac I've ever painted.

Excellent work Michael , and I love the variation in the trees

Lovely Michael I love the brown rooftops the colour harmonises and creates a beautiful effect.

Too many to thank individually but just to say how grateful I am that you have all taken the time to do so - much appreciated. Ivan: the road was painted in ultramarine blue with just a tad of light red plus cadmium orange which adds that bit of glow to the srface - and I can often see such a colour on tarmac roads so it also has a degree of authenticity.

This is a really nice loose watercolour with fresh colours throughout and a pleasing composition, particulars like the way you have handled the trees behind the buildings

Works very well, Michael. Lovely use of greens.

I have been chasing bees lately and nearly missed this lovely painting of yours Michael! I love Payne's Grey and here it has darkened the shadows beautifully so giving more contrast, depth and light. Great work!

Very authentic interpretation of this typically British scene. Love the village sign and 30 mile an hour signs - they just add that note of reality to it all. Super work.