Ullswater

Here's another in my series documenting the artworks I have on display in my home.  This is a painting on silk, of Ullswater in the Lake District, by Chris Pollard. I've had it many years. I bought it, on a whim, from the artist's pop-up stall in the White Rose shopping centre in Leeds. At the time I was replacing my kitchen (in my previous house) and had chosen light wood effect units and green and blue tiles, so the colours seemed to fit well. I liked that it is a real place - and not so far from here really - but also that it was rather an abstract and representational image. 

I've always loved the colours and, despite the piece being about 25 years old, they still sing vibrantly. When I moved to my flat last year and decided to paint myself a blue wall in the sitting room, it became obvious that this was the place for this picture. I love it!