Schools Out for Summer (Canvas) by Leigh Lambert

Freedom Rings: A Summer Celebration

Leigh Lambert’s “Schools Out For Summer” perfectly embodies the boundless joy and liberation of the summer holidays. This fine art limited edition Giclée print illustrates a bustling street scene. Children gleefully celebrate the end of term, filling the air with energy and laughter. Lambert skillfully uses a predominantly monochrome palette accented with vibrant colours to capture the spirit of the moment.

A Canvas of Community

The artwork depicts a typical residential street, with terraced houses and brick walls forming the backdrop. Soft clouds fill the sky above, creating a sense of openness and freedom. An ice cream cart adds a touch of whimsy to the scene. It attracts a crowd of excited children. In the back, children are running and playing.

The Essence of Summer

The children, brought to life with vibrant colours, are engaged in various activities. They are skipping rope, playing with balloons, and enjoying the newfound freedom from school. This vibrant scene is full of unrestrained joy. It captures the essence of summer and the carefree spirit of childhood. Besides, “Schools Out For Summer” evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and celebrates the simple pleasures of community and play. It reminds us of happy days.

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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