Sales of his
nostalgic watercolour depictions of industrial landscapes have “gone through the
roof” since his works were described as “Lowryesque” by Nick Owen on BBC Midlands
Today. Inspired by his childhood spent
in The Potteries, Sid’s paintings are social commentaries on life as it once
was in industrial towns and on the working man’s love of football:
“I think it’s the nostalgic, story-telling
aspect to my work that people enjoy.
Many people find my work very affectionate and warm, a painting becomes
almost like a friend”.
Sid took up
painting professionally at the age of 60.
Despite never receiving any formal artistic training, his talent was
noticed at school when he was offered an art scholarship. However, he was unable to take it up due to
the need to earn a wage. Now, decades later, Sid paints furiously to keep up
with demand and intends to keep painting as long as he can. Often, he’ll wake up in the night with a
flash of inspiration, rush downstairs, reach for the pencil and sketch out his
ideas.
“It’s what I enjoy doing and if other people
enjoy my work then I’m happy.”
We definitely
enjoy Sid’s nostalgic depictions and we know you will too so don't forget to pop in and take a look!
