The scene is set has holiday makers wait at the train station departure platform to go on holiday. Wakes weeks were based round mill workers annual holidays, were everybody took them at the same time. I hope this brings back some memories to a few.
Hey first of all congrats! And yes definitely there are few memories. I guess there are few who have not traveled through train..That busy station and coming and going trains creates fascination to kids..:) Well done Trevor!
Nice painting Trevor. I don't recollect anything akin to Wakes Week here in the states, although August is the traditional vacation month but I always thought that was because it was after summer school and before regular school. I really don't know. I can imagine Wakes Week was a welcomed time for those people having to work in mills.
Hi Stephen Yes it may well be akin to the Uk. Please forgive my ignorance, and assuming the same elswhere. It does however sound similar to your traditional vacation, Thank you for visiting again. It is always good to hear from you. Best Regards
Thank you Arti. I do like that term ..Frenzy.. my style has also been called chaotic too. I shall use that term this evening in a demonstration class I have. It is lovely to hear from you again. Kindest Regard
A delightful story-telling watercolour as ever, Trevor. For all it's packed content the colours are, in contrast, beautifully muted and subtle- a lovely mix :o)
Hi Trevor, wounderful watercolor scene with a great explanation . Those people are so elegantly dressed, not an American scene. I miss a black locomotive with puffs of smoke to wiggle the feathers in those hats!!!! Both, watercolor and narrative superbe! Happy painting
Sheila If only... I must admit I am an old fashion chap who likes a bit of nostalgia. They must have been hard times, but the people and places were more friendly...I think!!! Thank you Sheila..I always enjoy your visit and especially your comments. Lots of good wishes to you and your family.
Beautiful piece, Trevor. It's been a while since I've searched blogs and you've been producing some great images. Your use of watercolor is just wonderful.
Hi Rob Its good to hear from you again. I am so pleased that you have visited and especially pleased to recieve your words of encouragement. Best Regards
Beautiful, Trevor! I love the low key, complementary color scheme...it feels very nostalgic, and really captures the filtered light of the station. Have not heard of wake week before, and am glad to learn about it!
Hello Liz Thank you for visiting again. I am pleased that you like this painting for the elements you have mentioned. Glad you found the theme interesting too. Kind Regards
Hi Benjaminlois So good to hear from you again. Your comments are very much appreciated. I hope you are well and the world is treating you well. Best Regards
Hello Michelle Its good to hear from you. Im so pleased you called to see some of my watercolours. Thank you for the comments too, which are very welcome. Kind Regards
I was just thinking from the hats and dress that this might not be modern day! You can really feel the hustle and bustle. Looks like you are on top form, I hope you have solved some of your concerns of last week
What makes me amazed in your works is the way you manage to collect in one painting so much movement and space. And all executed in such deep velature tones.
Hello Galina You are very generous with your description of my work. I am very pleased that you enjoy this . Thank you so much for giving me much encouragement. Kindest Regard
Hi Trevor...it's a pleasure to visit your blog almost every day. I've linked your blog to mine again, hope you don't mind. Take a look at my post "blog award II". Thanks for sharing your stunning work!
Hello Fabio Thank you so much for your kind words. I am very happy that you should link to my blog and I will gladly reciprocate. It is always a pleasure to hear from you. Best Regards
Hi paula I am pleased you like this painting. I do enjoy movement in a painting and by including figures achieve this I hope. Thank you for visiting again and your commenets. Kindest Regard
Hello Trevor, I hope writers with no understanding of the visual arts are welcome to comment. Your works have a comforting feel to them and remind me of moments in my life - emotions and situations, holidays, events... I really like Wakes Week. I hadn't known about the holiday prior to your blog (from north america), and the picture of everyone's backs to the "lens" caught my eye. Wish I had a little of that kind of talent. Thanks for showing your works here. - ananji
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Hey first of all congrats! And yes definitely there are few memories. I guess there are few who have not traveled through train..That busy station and coming and going trains creates fascination to kids..:)
Well done Trevor!
Hi Megha
It is nice that you have memories similar. Thank you for your welcomed comments.
Kind Regards
Nice painting Trevor. I don't recollect anything akin to Wakes Week here in the states, although August is the traditional vacation month but I always thought that was because it was after summer school and before regular school. I really don't know. I can imagine Wakes Week was a welcomed time for those people having to work in mills.
Hi Trevor..a delightful painting ,this one.Only you can attempt and achieve this frenzy in water colors!:)
Hi Stephen
Yes it may well be akin to the Uk. Please forgive my ignorance, and assuming the same elswhere. It does however sound similar to your traditional vacation, Thank you for visiting again. It is always good to hear from you.
Best Regards
Thank you Arti.
I do like that term ..Frenzy.. my style has also been called chaotic too. I shall use that term this evening in a demonstration class I have. It is lovely to hear from you again.
Kindest Regard
A delightful story-telling watercolour as ever, Trevor. For all it's packed content the colours are, in contrast, beautifully muted and subtle- a lovely mix :o)
Hi Serena
That description is very gratifying.
Thank you very much for those very much appreciated comments.
Kindest Regard
I agree with how Serena commented on your paitings- being "story-telling" - that is so very true!
Hi Trevor,
wounderful watercolor scene with a great explanation . Those people are so elegantly dressed, not an American scene. I miss a black locomotive with puffs of smoke to wiggle the feathers in those hats!!!! Both, watercolor and narrative superbe! Happy painting
I have decided you are a Renaissance painter living in Modern Times Trevor.
Hello Luaren
I am pleased it has creates imagination.
Thank you kindly.
Regards
Hi Mariano
It is so good to recieve your comments. I agree with you..next time a steam engine will be shunting away in the distance.
Best Regards
Sheila
If only...
I must admit I am an old fashion chap who likes a bit of nostalgia.
They must have been hard times, but the people and places were more friendly...I think!!!
Thank you Sheila..I always enjoy your visit and especially your comments.
Lots of good wishes to you and your family.
I can feel the hustle and bustle of this peice, the ceiling has a nice soft look to it, great contrast to the busy bunch below.
Hello Desiree
Thank you for your comments and for visiting again.
I do appreciate that very much.
Kindest Regard
Beautiful piece, Trevor. It's been a while since I've searched blogs and you've been producing some great images. Your use of watercolor is just wonderful.
Wonderful piece, Trevor. It has a great atmosphere about it.
Hi Rob
Its good to hear from you again.
I am so pleased that you have visited and especially pleased to recieve your words of encouragement.
Best Regards
Hi Edward.
Has always I am so pleased that you have taken up your valuable time to comment.
Best Regards
Beautiful, Trevor! I love the low key, complementary color scheme...it feels very nostalgic, and really captures the filtered light of the station. Have not heard of wake week before, and am glad to learn about it!
Hello Liz
Thank you for visiting again. I am pleased that you like this painting for the elements you have mentioned. Glad you found the theme interesting too.
Kind Regards
hi Trevor!! again, another great wauercolour!! i love the atmosphere you create!
Hi Benjaminlois
So good to hear from you again. Your comments are very much appreciated.
I hope you are well and the world is treating you well.
Best Regards
This is fantastic! Wonderful mood and excellent use of a limited palette!
Hello Michelle
Its good to hear from you. Im so pleased you called to see some of my watercolours.
Thank you for the comments too, which are very welcome.
Kind Regards
It looks like you're back in the swing of things! Great tonalism.
I was just thinking from the hats and dress that this might not be modern day! You can really feel the hustle and bustle. Looks like you are on top form, I hope you have solved some of your concerns of last week
Hello, Trevor.
What makes me amazed in your works is the way you manage to collect in one painting so much movement and space. And all executed in such deep velature tones.
And you seem to get to it so easy!
Thank you
Hello Galina
You are very generous with your description of my work. I am very pleased that you enjoy this .
Thank you so much for giving me much encouragement.
Kindest Regard
Hi Trevor...it's a pleasure to visit your blog almost every day. I've linked your blog to mine again, hope you don't mind. Take a look at my post "blog award II". Thanks for sharing your stunning work!
Hello Fabio
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am very happy that you should link to my blog and I will gladly reciprocate.
It is always a pleasure to hear from you.
Best Regards
Another lovely painting Trevor...I love your choice of subject matter and that you include so many figures. This one has a real sense of place to me.
Hi paula
I am pleased you like this painting. I do enjoy movement in a painting and by including figures achieve this I hope.
Thank you for visiting again and your commenets.
Kindest Regard
like an updated classic,
great how you put the drama in there trevor
Thank you so much Rob
I value your comment very much.
Best Regard
Hi,
I really like the almost monochromatic tones on this one.
They unify the work and make it pleasant to look at.
Its composition is well achieved.
Hello Jose
Thank you for visiting and your comments. I hope you will allow me to follow your blog.
Regards
Trevor, I love the light in this one! LOvely piece!!!
Hi SAheila
Thank you so much for visiting and your comments. I hope you are well and the dogs too.
Kindest Regards
Hello Trevor, I hope writers with no understanding of the visual arts are welcome to comment. Your works have a comforting feel to them and remind me of moments in my life - emotions and situations, holidays, events... I really like Wakes Week. I hadn't known about the holiday prior to your blog (from north america), and the picture of everyone's backs to the "lens" caught my eye. Wish I had a little of that kind of talent. Thanks for showing your works here. - ananji
Thank you very much Ananji
I much appreciate your time to visit my blog and especially for commenting on my work.
Kind Regards
You are a great artist !
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