Architecture paintings

41 - Drainpipe painting- Cathy Read - ©2018 Watercolour and Acrylic - 17.8x17.8cm

Painting number 41 Drainpipe Art for the 4950 series

I have to admit to envisioning something far more mundane than this for the Drainpipe. My original plan was this one. Basic, functional, worn. Then I went on a photoshoot and found this offering, a historic feature by someone obviously wanting to impress. It’s drainpipe art, if ever there was such a thing. One often

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Painting of a Timer framed building in Buckingham38 Timber Frame - ©2018 - Cathy Read - Watercolour and Acrylic - 17.8x17.8cm

38 Timber Frame building – 4950 Series

I originally planned this to be a dome but eventually settled on a Timber framed building. I ran out of time to get the reference photo. The structure of Timber framing has always appealed and they do have a quintessetially English feel about them. With so many fake Tudor style houses I wanted the genuine

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Original sundial painting of the sundial in the walled gardens at Claydon House in Buckinghamshire34 Sundial - Cathy Read - ©2018 - Watercolour and Acrylic - 17.8 x 17.8cm

Where’s the location for this Sundial Painting? 34 of the 4950 Series

Time for another guessing game. This sundial commemorates a Silver wedding anniversary, but where is it? It’s not in Buckingham and you need to be out and about to see it. If you don’t know Buckingham, sadly, you can’t see it on google maps. The letters and dates may help. I’ll reveal the precise location

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21-Spiral-Staircase- Cathy-Read- ©2018 - Watercolour-and-Acrylic-17.8x17.8cm

Where in Buckingham is this Spiral staircase hidden?

Wandering around Buckingham, most people don’t notice this spiral staircase. They’re not in a prominant location, but hidden around the back of a local landmark. Look carefully next time you walk around Buckingham and you’ll see them. You have to look carefully to find the Spiral Steps inspiration for painting number 21  of the 4950

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