Stroud from the Train (2015)Oil painting by Emma Cownie

“I often catch the train to Stroud in Gloucestershire to visit my parents who live in Bussage, above Stroud.

This painting reminds me of the excited child-like feeling as the train pulls into Stroud train station, when the hill layered houses suddenly start to peek through the trees.

Not only am I excited to be seeing my parents but I am excited about spending time in the glorious Cotswolds.

I have never come across such a beautiful living landscape as the Cotswolds. I have never seen so many dwellings, hamlets and villages all built in gorgeous sun absorbing limestone, hugging hills and valleys. It is a magical place, as if plucked from a child’s fantastical imagination.

The airy anticipation is reflected hopefully in this painting, which is slightly summer balmy in it’s sunny excitement.”

Materials used:

oil painting on linen canvas

Details:

• Oil painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 60 x 50 x 2cm (unframed)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes

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