Meditations on Paintings

Irwell Reflections - Cathy Read - Watercolour and acrylic ink - ©2019

Painting of the Irwell in Manchester, art meditations

Dwarfed among the towers sits the historic Cathedral in this painting of the Irwell in Manchester. Dark colouring in stark contrast to the golds, ochres, pinks and purples of the dwellings to the right. Apartment blocks tower either side of the ancient River Irwell. Imperfect reflections on its rippling surface as the waters pass through.

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Red Boat on the Thames watercolour painting - Cathy Read - 56 x 76 cm - ©2019

Meditation on Red Boat on the Thames Watercolour painting

Red Boat on the Thames watercolour Painting meditations. St Paul’s rises above the turquoise sky with expandng clouds. Pale grandeur over a busy scene. Dark indigo bleeds upwards, hovering ominously over a “sunny day”. Is menace afoot or will it pass by? The hot sun has brought all the world out to enjoy this summer’s

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