The One Poultry painting depicts a curious London landmark that reminds me of Western trains and Lego bricks, let me explain… The name itself feels wrong, but that is the address, a strange reference to the farmyard in the heart of the business centre of London. No doubt a reference to trade or a market, […]
One Poultry Painting Meditating on the Absurd. Read More »
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How do I create a painting like Liverpool Street Station? The process is involved but let me show you how in my video Creation of Liverpool Street Station Painting. See More London Paintings
Creation of Liverpool Street Station Painting Read More »
Just the Art Farewell Tommy Farewell Tommy – Cathy Read ©2014 — Watercolour and Acrylic -50 x 40cm – SOLD More about the Painting Prints available here
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The Tea Bus! What is it about the red Routemaster bus that makes it so appealing? It’s an iconic symbol associated with London, but it’s more than that. I’ve said before that they were everywhere, not just in our nation’s capital, and yet that will always be the perception to tourists. The shape of the
Brigit’s Tea Bus or Tea Time Bus. Read More »
The 49 50 Paintings Challenge Interview In 2018 I took part in a 50 Painting Challenge – to create them all in one year. Other artists have done it, but I had some specific challenges to overcome. In this interview with Corrina Sephora, I share what they were. https://youtu.be/xvvJhEJ4aC4 See More Connect and Create Videos
Connect and Create 49 50 50 Painting Challenge Talk and Interview. Read More »
Man and nature are sadly often at loggerheads but that is not the whole affair. During both the First and Second World Wars allotments were tended in Battersea Park to grow much needed fruit and vegetables. After the Second World War the Festival Pleasure Gardens were created in Battersea Park for the Festival of Britain.
“It will quite eclipse Napoleon.” – said the Prince Regent on seeing architect Nash’s plans for Regent Street in 1811. A sinuous path draws your eye through this Regent Street painting – reminiscent of the intended royal thoroughfare and the world’s first purpose-built shopping centre. As the curved railings meet the road, it carves a
