Incredible watercolor paintings by Keiron Williamson, a boy who is only 6 years of age
'Faultless': One of Keiron Williamson's watercolours captures weathered cottages in a Norfolk street with a tremendous sense of perspective
Incredible watercolour paintings by boy aged just SIX
30th July 2009
Any painter would have reason to be proud of these stunning watercolours of the picturesque Norfolk coast, with their evocative atmosphere and understated beauty.
But for Keiron Williamson they represent a massive achievement which has left art experts astonished.
After all, he is only six years old.
Keiron turns seven this weekend and is holding an exhibition of his paintings at a professional gallery in his home town of Holt, Norfolk.
Most other children his age paint pictures of houses, people and animals that are bright and bold but - understandably - lack perspective, proportion and subtlety.
But Keiron's pictures are evidence of an incredibly mature eye and a truly natural touch.
Prodigy: Keiron was inspired to start drawing boats on a family holiday in Devon and Cornwall
They have not been achieved without hard work, however.
According to his mother Michelle, Keiron had no interest in art until a family holiday last May.
Up to then he had been 'a typical boy who goes at about 200 miles an hour' and whose idea of fun was playing football or riding his bicycle. He still loves sport and playing on his X-Box, but art now takes pride of place.
On holiday the Devon and Cornwall scenery inspired him to draw boats in a children's sketchbook - and when he got home they caught the eye of family friend Carol Ann Pennington, who runs a gallery and is an artist in her own right.
Evocative: Another of Keiron's paintings captures light, reflections and a flight of birds above beached boats
Compare and contrast: A windmill, as committed to canvas by Keiron
Since then Keiron has taken a 12-week course in watercolours and he now throws himself at his work with a determination far beyond his years.
Ms Pennington said: 'I have known Kieron since he was a baby but I'd no idea he had it in him. His work is absolutely phenomenal and he is so dedicated that he gets up at the crack of dawn and paints until he goes to school.'
Keiron is a daily visitor to her Holt gallery, the Last Picture Show In Town, she told the Eastern Daily Press. 'He is always looking at other artists' work and although he's not copying, it's as if there is a camera in his head and he's taking it all in for future reference.'
Light touch: Washes of colour say it all in this landscape by dedicated artist Keiron
Country scene: River marshes are brought to life with careful brush strokes
Rival Holt gallery Picturecraft is planning to show Keiron's work in the winter and its manager Adrian Hill described him as an 'absolutely fearless' artist who 'paints like someone who has been painting for years'.
Norfolk artist Bryan Ryder, who taught the watercolour course, said: 'I've never met anyone of Keiron's age who can do what he's done. I just can't fault him.'
• Keiron's work is on show at the Last Picture Show In Town, Cromer Road, Holt, Norfolk, from Sunday.
Country life: A village scene interpreted by Keiron
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I am amazed by how talented Keiron is! I would love to have any one of his paintings on my wall! it's staggering to think that he's only going to get better as he gets older. wow!
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He is very talented indeed. I too would like some of his work; I am sure we will see much more of him in the future.
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Anche in italia i maggiori telegiornali ne hanno parlato: veramente un bambino "prodigioso" e bravissimo!
ciao
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Amazing, I think Keiron’s is one in a billion, he has the eye to capture and the talent to stick the not overworked clean refreshing watercolor paintings. At the age 6 he is absolutely remarkable. He will have great things to come, it would probably be smart to get a hold of his works now while one can pay for them and before the prices multiply by the factors they surely shall. He is a rare talent a wonderful, quiet, kind, simple, nice little man. He will be famous no doubt.
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