Schools out by Mark Croucher

Did you paint this from memory or did you have some pictorial assistance as it reminds me of my childhood

The idea for this painting started as a dream I had a very clear image in my head of the composition. I then searched for reference images, the background after some thought is the school at Beamish open air museum. Thanks for showing an interest. <br /><br />

A lot of work here, certainly evokes memories of the past - I went to a school just like this one.

Brilliant painting, hope you have more of these dreams!

Just spotted this one, Mark. It is SO reminiscent of my childhood!!! My father used to make us a &#39;Gambo&#39;, as we called it, with a plank of wood, pram wheels, and cord to steer it! We not only had races on them downhill, on the road ( ! ), but also down the MOUNTAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We had such great fun before &#39; Health &amp; Safety &#39; !!!<br />It is a terrific painting. Your palette is spot on and the expressions on the boys&#39; faces are great. I love the bobby with his whistle, too! The school is as it was, too. Wonderful painting! Do some more!

Yes smashing scene and the work that has made it so good.

Love this mark it reminds me of my childhood when kids actually played outside.