Thought I would share this painting which is inspired by Lowry but entirely my own. It has already sold so is not available to buy but I thought you might like to see it any way. I was hoping to create an everyday street scene that anyone can relate to. I have a little bit more time on my hands to paint right now but struggling for inspiration. I think I need to get out to some galleries and view the work of other artists as that usually gets my creative side in gear.

I have been working on some art this evening .Some pencil illustrations for a childrens book which I have been asked to illustrate. I started some while ago but have been struggling to keep the main character looking the same on each page. Scrapped the lot and started again this evening and have come up with 11 sketches that I am kind of happy with.
I think I shall paint them in water colours and they will take a while yet to get finished but anyway I feel as though I have made some real progress tonight. I may share when they are finished ,if the finished article is pleasing.

I really enjoyed painting this picture in oils of Liberty's which is the oldest store in London. It was bought by a Lady in Blackburn and to date has earned me more than any of my other paintings. I enjoy doing the street scenes inspired by Lowry and his work. I choose much bolder colours and put the same characters in a lot of my street scenes.  You will often see the old man in the painting who looks like an elderly uncle I have and also the lady postiing a letter. I try to capture the busyness of the street and will put in things that I see when out and about.
I intend to do a lot more painting since I have just taken my final Open University exam for this year in Social Psychology. I have much more time on my hands and have found that my creativity has been some what squashed with all the studying. I am not sure what to paint next and am looking for inspiration.Thanks for looking at the blog anyway and shall post something new soon.
                                                                  Carolyn

This is  something I painted a while ago and sold. I aimed for a busy street scene with lots going on!