Muddling my Art Styles The styling of the London Underground is synonymous with Art Deco, in my head and yet it was built too early. It’s sister Kensington Station, on the Metropolitan line, is more obviously Art Nouveau, and, although this frontage was built pre Art Deco, it hints at what’s to come. The clean […]
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It’s easy to miss the covered market in Oxford, but once you find it, it’s like stepping back in time. How far back, you may wonder? I’ll tell you, but first let me show you how I see it.
Hidden Oxford, Discovering the Covered Market. Read More »
Parliamentary light overlooks the Thames, or should I say parliamentary lights, for there are two. It started me wondering why.
Parliamentary Light a Metaphor for Parliamentary Life? Read More »
What Makes Art Beautiful?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The more I’m involved with art, the more I see the truth of this statement. I grew up in an area that was a mix of heavy industrial architecture, and fields with farms and animals. I spent days by the Canal, which, even now, flits from urban to rural. I’ve learned to find beauty in both the wonders of nature, and the scarred landscapes of man. Truth is, you can find beauty anywhere, if you look for it. Sometimes even when you don’t.
Museums like the Victoria and Albert can be overwhelming. Even when painting them, selective attention is required. Here’s how Cathy manages overwhelm while creating and looking at art.
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The story of the Oxo tower has become legend. This South Bank, Thames Landmark found a creative way to bypass London’s advertising ban. The Oxo Tower was born. Read the story behind the Tower and see Cathy’s interpretation of this Iconic London Landmark.
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One of the many things I love about ancient cities is discovering the scars of the past. Those seemingly innocuous details which, when reached, lead to discoveries of past histories, peoples long gone, and past structures now vanished. Echoes of London Bridge, This clock and the tower it’s part of is one of my recent
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A rare quiet moment at a London Railway Station. Time to appreciate the architecture on this contemporary station. How does Canary Wharf’s Station compare with the likes of King’s Cross and St Pancras?
Canary Wharf Station, Read More »
The Rochdale Canal has a particular draw to me. I grew up near the canal where it passed through Middleton Junction. The water flowed with barely a trickle, except after heavy rain. The Locks were replaced with a cement wall. I spent the spring of 1984 beside the canal sketching that closed lock and the mill beyond.
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