31/05/2026
DEAR ENGLAND, an exhibition (3rd June -3rd July) by Howard Michels showing drawings and paintings of London and England as part of the Walthamstow Art Trail 2026 (5th-14th June).
The drawings and paintings spring from an interest in a diverse range of places, settings and encounters that inspire a broad range of work such as reflections of Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey at night, panoramic views of the Thames seen from The Monument and The London Eye. There are depictions that explore some iconic interior spaces such as the main hall of Alexexandra Palace, the celebrated Gants Hill underground station and The Historic Dockyard Chatham Ropery.
The beauty of the countryside is featured through watercolours made of Doudle Door in Dorset, the Norfolk North Sea coast and Rochester viewed from a distance.
The pictures combine a broad range of richly detailed styles, subjects and techniques inspired by a diverse range of influences including some colourful observations of Iris plants reflecting the traditions and styles of Japanese woodblock prints.