Lowry established the genre and a select few Northern artists have since followed and established their own specific styles within this popular niche. Martin's paintings feature the distinctive "Lowryesque" townscapes and figures as well as Martin's trademark crooked perspective and vivid palette.

Martin's paintings are bright, cheerful, humerous and evoke nostalgia. His figures ooze personality and one can almost guess what they're thinking as they go about their daily business.

Martin's work is affordable and highly collectable.

Pictured:Acacia Terrace by Martin Whittam,watercolour, 19 x 13 inches.

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