Roof of the British Museum – Wordless Wednesday
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Hay’s Galleria
Standing in a darkened portal, we look towards the Thames through Hay’s Galleria. Under the archway that frames a brilliant scene. Golden colour lights up the whole painting. Drawing your eyes, through light festooned arches, to the blue sky beyond. Perhaps you are attracted to the clock face, suspended mid air on barely visible chains?
Marylebone Station – Wordless Wednesday
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Thames at Night
Painting the Thames at Night More dark than light, the contrast between the two give weight to this painting of the Thames at night called River Lights. The sky is energetic with a dark blue cloud exploding around the orange sky, nestled among the tall buildings. It’s hard to figure out which buildings they are
Albert Hall Meditation
Red. There is no ignoring the red or the landmark, Albert Hall. We’re overlooking the scene standing beside the magnificent Gothic Albert Memorial and one of the Guardian sculptures, representing the four corners of the globe, on the cornice. Prince Albert was a gifted man and the memorial bears testimony to his talent, interests and
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Admiralty Arch Meditation
Admiralty Arch is a glorified barrier between two worlds. On this side: gentility, royalty, and palaces along the Mall overlook great St James Park. On the other end: buses, bustling tourists, shops, the National Gallery and Trafalgar Square fill the scene. You get the picture. Admiralty Arch Gateway As you step through the dark archways
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One Poultry Painting Meditating on the Absurd.
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,
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Southwark Bridge
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
Cultural Exchange
Cultural Exchange. Remember London scenes like these? People milling around in close proximity. I’m sure they will return. But wearing more masks. Our culture has changed, and only time will tell what the new normal will be. Why call the painting ‘Cultural Exchange’? We’re outside the National Gallery in London. A true mecca for cultural