New Collection The Good Old Days by Leigh Lambert

The Good Old Days features two new titles that take us back to a bygone era when the ‘fizzy pop soft drinks’ lorry delivered to homes, just as milk was dropped on doorsteps daily. In ‘That’s Better’, we observe a moment of pure joy, as the children take a break from their games to enjoy the delights of their bottled refreshments. ‘Who’s Idea Was That’ equally reminds us of days gone by, but we are all familiar with rainy days at the beach; sheltering under cover, waiting for the clouds to disperse, and the sun to appear! Beautifully executed, the rain and wet pavement reflections create stunning compositional interest, whilst we observe the somewhat contradictory features of a great British summer, including a bucket and spade and the obligatory folding deck chair!

Leigh was born and raised in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where he resided for the first twenty years of his life. His family quickly noticed his artistic affinity as he started drawing as soon as he could hold a pencil, progressing through school and refinining his technique, much to the praise of his teachers. Leigh describes himself as mostly self taught however, having persued no formal art qualifications or training.

After relocating to Warwickshire with his familiy in 1996, he began to draw inspiration from and a new found view on the surroundings of his upbringing.Lamberts pieces have a strong sense of nostalgia, evoking fond memories of a youth that many can relate to.