Afternoon Light, Madrid

Standing on this corner in elegant Madrid, I just had to capture the scene in a photograph with the intention to recreate in a paintingr, and this is it! That moment recreated in watercolour.

The afternoon light caught the bustling crowd and captured a special moment, enhanced by the stature of the grand iconic building. The use of watercolour to portray the moment allows the bright sunlight and the soft, dreaminess to be conveyed to allow you to link to your own memories or create your own stories around this evocative scene,

A little history for those interested...
Located on the corner of Calle Alcalá and Gran Vía, this emblematic building, one of the symbols of the area, was designed in 1905. This sumptuous construction presides over the beginning of the Gran Vía with its neo-renaissance façade of Corinthian columns and a slate dome with golden incrustations, on which a statue of Victoria rises, which used to be a Phoenix, symbol of the insurance company that initially occupied the building. It is a very popular tourist icon.
And it certainly caught my eye too!

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I just love watercolour painting and sharing the joy! I have a nursing background and had spent recent 3 years towards a PhD (UoN) looking at Doctoral students, their supervisors and ethics in research.... then... I had a sudden awakening.. I would rather be painting!!!!!
I have rediscovered painting after many decades of life getting in the way. I am mostly self taught over the last couple of years.
My work is mostly watercolour with some graphite drawing and charcoal works also.
I frequently exhibit in local and regional exhibitions and have received awards, in May 2021 exhibiting in galleries in Milan, Italy and Rosebery in Sydney.
Having enjoyed overseas and domestic travel, one of my favourite subjects is to use my own reference photos and really infuse my artwork with the emotion and beauty I have discovered. I have a very eclectic approach to subjects, preferring to 'go with the flow' if I feel moved by a particular subject I draw on that enthusiasm to take the viewer with me into that moment. I am inspired by famous artists such as John Singer Sargent and Hans Heysen.
My sentiments are well worded by T.W. Schaller (2018,p.32)"And if you see my work, it is not so important that you understand exactly what I may have felt when painting it. If it is enough to draw you in a little, stay a while, and even imagine your own stories, then I have succeeded. For that moment, in silent conversation, you and I have connected. That is all I can hope for my work to do".

Still exploring and will never stop learning and enjoying sharing some joy.