I’ve selected this image to be my next painting, Coventry Market from above. I took this photograph a few years back when I was out snapping areas of Coventry with my daughter. I’m excited by the viewpoint and inspired by the range of warm colours within the image. I particularly love the colour of the tarmac, (which is almost green) with the fading double yellow lines. I have bought some frog tape to help with the stripes, straight lines are not my thing. Sometimes you take a photo which you keep in you specials folder inside your brain, and this is one of those. I have looked at this photo for a long time and feel it is time to share its beautiful colours.
I have pencilled it out and just need to energies to get the paints out. I’m off work with COVID at the mo so anything that requires movement off the bed is no happening. Not just yet.
I have had some lovely supporting feedback about Pennycook and Sons. It was a pleasure to paint, especially the windows in all of their detail. One of the best things about painting scenes is hearing the memories the work triggers for people. So feedback is always truly valued and often provides energy and inspiration to keep going. Thank you.
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