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 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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Moseley Street Meanderings for a Wordless Wednesday
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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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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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Time lapse and real time video of the creation of Battersea Park.
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Painting County Hall London, a mix of time lapse and regular video showing the creation of this dramatic painting and including some creation tips on using masking fluid and removing it. https://youtu.be/RzDRwJa-6GQ And here’s County Hall as a finished painting If you enjoyed watching the creation of my painting County Hall London you can see
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Express Essence Painting of theManchester Express Building Enquire about the Painting
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The Harlequin Gherkin is a painting of one of London’s most widely recognised examples of contemporary architecture. Appreciated the world over, its unique and bold design has won it many awards. Including the Stirling Prize, the London Region Award, and the Emporis Skyscraper Award. Cathy Read’s mind went all over the place when looking at
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