Southwark Cathedral is the oldest church building in London. It is a stunning gem tucked away in the city. The origins of the church are mysterious since no one knows when the first building was constructed. However, it is believed that a church has existed on the site for over 1,000 years. Impressive Southwark Cathedral […]
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The Leadenhall Building – the Cheesegrater – is an imposing skyscraper towering over the City of London. 225 Metres tall. 52 Storeys high. One of the tallest buildings officially opened in 2014 – a date shared with the creation of this Cathy Read painting. The distinctive wedge shape hints at the common kitchen utensil with
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Sometimes, looking at an artwork, the ideas flow easily. A feature stands out or a thought shouts loudly. Crowd painting, it’s busy, almost too busy. Piccadilly Circus is overlooked by Eros, or so is the common perception. Eros seemed a good title. If you are unfamiliar with the place. Could you guess what or who
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This week we’re looking closely at a painting of London Bridge Reflections. That’s if I can actually remember the title. Any questions about the piece, please ask in the comments, either here, or on Youtube. Here’s a still of the image, which will now forever be known as the painting of London Bridge Reflections. Unless,that
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What is it? City Hall, is a curious structure. Like an alien helmet, or Eygptian one maybe, squatting in this painting of the south bank of the Thames. Set apart in a space of its own. It needs space, so that you can appreciate its outline and shape. Glorious glass, reflecting light everywhere. Jewelled colours
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Looking at this urban scene, it’s hard to believe that the waters of the great river Thames flow below you. The London Bridge painting shows the scene after a heavy rainfall. The pavement and roads are saturated. Light reflects on the watered walkway, as people walk briskly to shelter. Long reflections cast in the puddles.
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The buildings in this painting of Gracechurch Street loom overhead. You’ll be forgiven for thinking what church is this? It seems like you’re gazing on a clock tower but far from it. Captured Time The clock is suspended on the wall, from a curved iron bracket in the foreground. The hour is 2:40pm and the
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Saturday Night Live Art Shows is a series of artists talking about paintings they created. This week I share the story behind my painting of St Paul’s at Night.
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