Manchester Central meets Beetham’s Tower
Ponder the archetectural marvels of Manchester with this early painting of Manchester’s Central Station and Beetham’s Tower created by Cathy Read.
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Contemporary Architecture
The Cheesegrater Commission
There are many tall, distinctive buildings in London, most are known by their function, name of company or location but only a small proportion are given a nickname. The Leadenhall building at 122 Leadenhall Street or The Cheesegrater is one. Only completed in 2014 it’s name is established. This painting was a commission following Bucks
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Painting of the London Eye, a Millennium Dream
Dreams are how things happen! The thought behind this painting of the London Eye was a curiousity about why it was there. Every construction starts with a vision. Be it big or small, an initial idea is needed to direct what becomes reality. To celebrate the year 2000 many monuments were planned and erected. Any
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Work in Progress – Pigeon crossing the Thames
Walk the Pigeon. Work in progress by Cathy Read showing pencil sketch and early painting stages.
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New Artwork – At the British Museum…again!
I’m developing another fixation! (in case you haven’t guessed). I Love the British Museum, or to be precise, the Atrium roof! So…here’s my latest offering! And it seems you do too as it’s by far and away my most popular subject matter. I’ve no doubt there will be more in the future!
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Work in progress- Anonymity in the City
Ever notice how cities can all look the same? A number of distinct buildings identify most major cities. Bot the rest of the buildings could be anywhere from New York to Hong Kong. It’s a fact film companies exploit to reduce their location budgets, but I digress. This work in progress is a new complex
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