Ello Ello Ello (Canvas) by Leigh Lambert

A Moment of Community Policing

Leigh Lambert’s “Ello Ello Ello” cleverly captures a scene of everyday life in a close-knit community. This fine art limited edition Giclée print portrays a police officer on his bicycle encountering a group of children at play. Lambert masterfully uses a primarily monochrome palette with carefully placed splashes of colour to create a nostalgic and engaging composition.

A Familiar Neighbourhood Scene

The scene is set on a quiet street corner, with rows of terraced houses creating a sense of enclosure. The composition features brick walls and paved streets. Those contribute to a familiar, lived-in atmosphere. The houses give the impression of being well worn. A football lies on the ground.

A Friendly Encounter

Furthermore, the artwork depicts three children gathered around a water hydrant or standpipe, their attention seemingly focused on something unseen by the viewer. It offers a sense of intrigue. The police officer, dressed in his uniform, rides slowly past on his bicycle, his presence suggesting both authority and reassurance. The work evokes nostalgia. In summary, “Ello Ello Ello” reflects a simpler time. It highlights community and respectful interaction. It captures the essence of a neighbourhood. It gives us a picture of a friendlier time.

Leigh Lambert

Leigh was born and raised in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where he resided for the first twenty years of his life. Lambert began to draw as soon as he could hold a pencil, with his family quickly recognising his artistic flair. As he progressed through school his exceptionally detailed creations captured the attentions of his teachers, who admired his canny knack for capturing a view. However, the artist describes himself as mostly self-taught, having received no formal art qualifications or training.

Lambert relocated to Warwickshire with his family in 1996, where he focused on the development of his technique. It was on leaving Newcastle that he began to appreciate the nature of his upbringing; what he had once seen as a concrete jungle now seeming strangely beautiful. Taking inspiration from his childhood, Lamberts pieces have a strong sense of nostalgia, evoking fond memories of a youth that many can relate to.

Lambert is an accomplished artist across a range of media, most commonly working in oils on board. His use of colour is minimal, optimistically applying splashes only to the figures that play amidst the otherwise monochromatic landscapes, capturing the joy and vitality of youth.

Working from his garden studio, the artist has achieved great success in recent years. In 2014 he was shortlisted as Best Up and Coming Artist in the prestigious Fine Art Trade Guild Awards, and consequently his works are hugely sough-after. Limited editions often sell out within weeks, and waiting lists are in place for those hoping to acquire original paintings.

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