“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 […]
Stairway to Heaven – Just the Art Learn more about the painting
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Maps are a city’s footprint. Each uniquely depicting streets and buildings that grew organically over centuries. Manchester Map is no different. City layouts are often designed intentionally, but in other circumstances natural features dictate the plan. Think of places where rivers wind their way through a city’s heart bringing trade from far off lands. Or
Southwark Bridge – not the most obviously glamorous or renowned London bridge – features beautifully in this painting. Let us play a quick game. Take a minute – how much do you know about this bridge? Did you recall its unusual green and yellow colours? Or did you know that it is not the first
Rhossili Bay Paintings were created during my Wildcard experience on Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year. Rhossili Bay ©2017 – Cathy Read – Watercolour and Acrylic – 51 x 41cm Rhossili Cliffs – LAOTY – Wildcard Artists ©2017 – Cathy Read – Watercolour and Acrylic – 51 x 41cm This was my second Experience
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Moseley Street Meanderings for a Wordless Wednesday
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