martin whittam
manchester
Artistic background
Working primarily in watercolour, I portray the rhythms of everyday life through scenes that celebrate the character of towns, villages, and the people who inhabit them. My paintings present a world where architecture and community intertwine, each street and building rendered with a sense of individuality and warmth. The interplay of color and light in my work conveys the subtle transitions of time—dawn, dusk, or the gentle aftermath of rain—while stylized figures and playful details express the vibrancy and stories of daily existence.I am drawn to the way familiar places can feel both timeless and ever-changing, and I find inspiration in the small moments that define communal life: a conversation on a corner, the glow of a streetlamp, or the quiet companionship of a dog and its owner. My influences range from classic British illustration to the traditions of urban sketching, but my focus remains on expressing the unique spirit of each setting.
Through my art, I aim to reveal the beauty in the ordinary, inviting viewers to notice the charm, humor, and humanity woven into the fabric of local life.
Accepts Commissions?
Yes
£145.00
- An Evening Scene
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- Kennedy Street, Manchester
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- Just Another Day
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- The chippy on the corner.
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- Worsley in the Springtime
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- A Yum Yum Chippy Tea
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- Open All Hours
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- Mr Frosty The Snowman
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- Emrys The Engine
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- Harvest Moon
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- Everybody's safely home
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- The Kings Arms
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- Monday Morning
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- A perfect Day
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- A Late Substitution
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- The Wonky Lamp
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- The Codfather
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- Out To Sea
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- The Posh Part of Town
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- The Nags Head
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- Frank and Bill
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- Lymm Village
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- In for the tackle
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- Friday Evening
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- Full Moon Over Cotton Town
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- Happy Hour
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- The Chippy On The Corner
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- Ice Cream on the Beach
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- The Football Pools Man
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- Under The Floodlights
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- Another Rainy Monday
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- The Snowman
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- The Village Fryer
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- Twilight Kickabout
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- A Snowy Afternoon
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- Out At The Shops
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- Balaclava Terrace
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- Superleague
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- Headed Home
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- Rainbow Street
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- The New Stadium
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- A Day At The Seaside
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- Out and About
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- Beer O' Clock
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- The Corner of Our Street
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- Market Day
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- Cedric Street
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- Sunrise Terrace
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- Another Perfect Day
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- The FA Cup Final
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- The Evening Glow
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- Daybreak (after the snow)
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- Supper Time
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- Home from Work
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- Time for Beer
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- Going to the match
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