Save Me One (Canvas) by Leigh Lambert

Sweet Anticipation in a Familiar Scene

Leigh Lambert’s “Save Me One” perfectly encapsulates the excitement and community spirit of childhood. This fine art limited edition Giclée print showcases a group of children gathered outside a sweet shop, eagerly awaiting their turn. The artist uses his signature blend of muted tones and pops of colour to evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth.

A Street Steeped in Memories

The scene is set on a cobbled street lined with brick terraced houses. Smoke rises gently from the chimneys, hinting at the warmth within. A woman hangs washing on a line between the houses, while a small child walks towards the sweet shop. These details create a vivid sense of everyday life in a close-knit community. The sweet shop is named H. Lambert.

The Promise of Treats

In contrast to the muted background, the sweet shop glows with warm, inviting light. The children, depicted in bright colours, are huddled together, their eyes fixed on the sweets inside. A sense of anticipation hangs in the air as they wait for their turn to choose their favourite treat. After that, a sense of playful innocence fills this charming scene. It transports viewers back to the simple joys of childhood. “Save One for Me” reminds us of shared moments and the sweetness of community.

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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