Visiting the Museums
Sometimes the best paintings start as a chance photograph on a day trip. In this case, it’s the tunnel to the Museums from Sloane Square Station.
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Fire Escapes painting and the value of serendipity in Art
However planned and considered a work of art, there comes a time when serendipity plays a part. In all creativity, the artist has to relie on a degree of instinct, but that’s not the same as throwing something together. It’s about understanding the medium and working with it, not against it.
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Castlefield Canal – Artistic Glimpse into the Transport History of Manchester
Some locations have so many stories to tell. Looking at the landmarks, you wonder what happened here and what was it like in days of yore. Castlefields Canal and the railway bridges that run over it, could tell many a tale, if they could speak.
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How a Painting of the Wrong Victoria led to a Double Commission
When someone phones you up to buy a specific painting, and raves about it for 10 minutes, it’s natural to temper your expectations as many enquiries lead to nothing, so when I was emailed that it was the “Wrong Victoria” my first thought was… Here we go again.
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London Coliseum
Not far from Trafalgar Square, is this fascinating theatre, very much a building of its time. Would you love to relive the performances held within these walls? How many memories and stories could it tell?
As Yet Untitled – Painting Titles Matter, which is why I take so long to decide.
Naming paintings can be hard. Pondering on this painting of the South Bank of the Thames has left me in a quandry. Do you have any ideas for a title for this painting?
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Piccadilly Bound
Exploring Manchester by tram in this colourful original painting titled Piccadilly Bound by artist Cathy Read. Featuring Manchester Central, Beetham’s Tower and a yellow tram, Piccadilly Bound. Urban history meets contemporary architecture and transport.
Meet me on the Corner
Manchester glows at night, especially around St Peter’s Square and Albert Square. Cities are at their best at night time. The lights never fail to turn the drabbest of scenes into magical spaces. Especially where the architecture is as stunning as Manchester Central Library and the Midland Hotel.
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Capturing the Timeless Majesty of London in Paint.
A Rendezvous at the Victoria and Albert Museum is the central theme of this painting of the Iconic London Landmark painted by contemporary artist Cathy Read. Who wonders, What’s the story behind the waiting ffigures?
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