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    A street scene from the paintbrush of a child usually involves triangle-topped boxes for houses. And often an unnaturally large dog.
    But Kieron Williamson's attempts are so beautifully rendered that artists ten times his age will be filled with envy.
    Experts have said that the six-year-old's atmospheric paintings, which began with harbour scenes and expanded to include rural vistas, animal portraits and landmarks, have perspective, shadow and reflections that demonstrate an ability well beyond his years.



    Streets ahead: One of the stunning watercolours by six-year-old Kieron Williamson. The only hint that this is a child's work is the slightly wobbly signature
    He is even preparing for his first exhibition in a gallery near his home in Holt, Norfolk.
    His mother, Michelle, said: 'Until last year he didn't draw anything and in fact we had to draw dinosaurs for him to colour in.
    'The turning point was when we took our first family holiday to Devon and Cornwall last May and he liked the boats and scenery. He asked for some plain paper and started drawing his own stuff.




    Prodigy: Kieron was inspired to start drawing boats on a family holiday in Devon and Cornwall



    Sunday art school: Kieron's watercolour of a local church

    'At the time, they were like the drawings of most five-year-olds but he really took off after going to some art classes.'
    Mrs Williamson, 36, a nutritional therapist, is married to art dealer Keith, 43. The couple also have a daughter, Billie-Jo, five.
    'We often think about why Kieron has chosen art in this way and I think it's because we live in a top-floor flat and we have no garden or outside space, so perhaps he's had to create his own scenery,' she said.




    'Faultless': One of Kieron watercolours captures weathered cottages in a Norfolk street with a tremendous sense of perspective



    A walk in the park: One of his many atmospheric rural scenes
    Kieron appears to agree. 'I like painting because it's fun and inspiring. It makes me think of places I can't see,' he said. His talent was recognised by a family friend, artist Carol Ann Pennington, who offered to give him lessons.
    She said: 'I have known Kieron since he was a baby but I had no idea he had it in him.'
    His hero is Norfolk landscape artist Edward Seago, who died in 1974. The late Queen Mother was an avid fan, and bought many of his paintings.




    Evocative: Another of Kieron's paintings captures light, reflections and a flight of birds above beached boats





    Compare and contrast: A windmill, as committed to canvas by Kieron

    Obviously keen to follow in his footsteps by courting royal patronage, Kieron said: 'I'm going to send one of my pictures to Prince Charles. I've already sent one to the Queen but I haven't had a reply yet.'
    An exhibition of his work will go on display on Sunday - two days before his seventh birthday - at Mrs Pennington's gallery, The Last Picture Show In Town.



    Light touch: Washes of colour say it all in this landscape by the dedicated artist






    Country scene: River marshes are brought to life with careful brush strokes


    Art expert Jeremy Green, owner of The Canon Gallery in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, said of Kieron's work: 'It is unusual to see someone of that age painting with such definition and in such a stylistic way. Normally they would be splashing colour all over the place.
    'Some of these watercolours have a very rigid structure as if he has been painting in that style for some time. They are very good, there's no doubt about it.'




    Country life: A village scene interpreted by Kieron

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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    Awesome!
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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    that boys good

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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    fucking hell he's good

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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    Watched this on the local news, very talented kid

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    Saw this on tv yesterday and thought of posting it but didn't think anyone would be interested lol

    Yes he is good, very good, set for life I imagine.
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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    He looks like Michael Berryman

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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    Quote Originally Posted by Mrs. Williamson
    'At the time, they were like the drawings of most five-year-olds but he really took off after going to some art classes.'
    Mrs Williamson, 36, a nutritional therapist, is married to art dealer Keith, 43. The couple also have a daughter, Billie-Jo, five.
    'We often think about why Kieron has chosen art in this way and I think it's because we live in a top-floor flat and we have no garden or outside space, so perhaps he's had to create his own scenery,' she said.
    No you are playing up to the papers here, he's been to art lessons & his dad is an art dealer. It's not like he's put down his skateboard to paint, and his dad works in a factory.
    No sympathy for the devil; keep that in mind. Buy the ticket, take the ride...

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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    In all honesty I saw this in the papers and thought they were shit.....

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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    Quote Originally Posted by Carterman View Post
    In all honesty I saw this in the papers and thought they were shit.....

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    say it as ye see it but take into account the boys age and would say he's got a lot more talent than you have manners integrity and vocabulary, absolutly amazing from one so young
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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    lol....

    Said it as I saw it, and in doing so used my right to have an opinion..

    Got nothing to do with my manners, integrity or even vocab...

    Simples.

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    Default Re: Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX

    The parents can put them on their fridge by all accounts but I don't want them hanging on my wall. Just because he is six it doesn't mean they are good paintings (I agree with Carterman, they're shit), it means he is very talented for his age.

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