Impossible Roots – Just the Art
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Architecture
Regent Street
“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
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Manchester Map
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
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 for Saturday Night Live Art Shows.
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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Mosely Street Manchester Meanderings
Moseley Street Meanderings for a Wordless Wednesday
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County Hall London
County Hall London glows brightly in dusk shadows. In this painting, Cathy Read depicts the building on London’s Southbank which faces breathtaking views of the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the London Eye. The reference image was taken at dusk and the entire painting smoulders in the oncoming darkness. The rich, warm tones and
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National Gallery Painting – Introducing Cultural Exchange
This National Gallery Painting started off as a chance opportunity and a perfect example of being in the right place at the right time. A group of tourists being led by their guide and crossing the square caught my eye and… I’ve painted Trafalgar Square before, and it’s a favourite place for finding inspiration but
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