London Coliseum
Not far from Trafalgar Square, is this fascinating theatre, very much a building of its time. Would you love to relive the performances held within these walls? How many memories and stories could it tell?
London Art
As Yet Untitled – Painting Titles Matter, which is why I take so long to decide.
Naming paintings can be hard. Pondering on this painting of the South Bank of the Thames has left me in a quandry. Do you have any ideas for a title for this painting?
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Capturing the Timeless Majesty of London in Paint.
A Rendezvous at the Victoria and Albert Museum is the central theme of this painting of the Iconic London Landmark painted by contemporary artist Cathy Read. Who wonders, What’s the story behind the waiting ffigures?
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Alley Bike
This bike was in an alley by the side of a Costa Cafe in Piccadilly. A few steps to the right, the world passes by on busy bustling streets with cars creeping between sets of lights. The bike was chained to the railings and it’s saddle missing, but it didn’t feel abandoned. I suspect the
Crossing Tower Bridge – artist thoughts
On a sunny day in London, Crowds and traffic cross over the Thames in this painting showing Tower Bridge from an usual perspective. It’s often seen square on from the Thames. This angle shows the lacework details of the bastule railings picked out in white, a very proper decoration for a Victorian masterpiece.
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London Palladium Meditation
London Palladium is an original painting by Cathy Read. Theatre is a strange mix of artifice. And yet the emotions felt by the audience can be as real, as if they were personally experiencing the events. When you arrive at the theatre, you know it’s fake, but a good performance will take you in, run you through with every possible emotion and turn you out, a few hours later, a changed person.
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St Paul’s Thames Reflections
Purple rivers and vibrant night skies glow abover St Paul’s. This contemporary London painting of the Thames at night counjours and image of a vibrant life in the capital city.
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Waterloo Sunset Meditation
Waterloo Sunset As I write, I count 21 people in this scene, there may be more. People heading to and from Waterloo station Most seem to be lost or trying to plan a route. A few are resolute on their journey, but their postures hint at drudgery these are necessary trips. They may be for
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Four Clubs on Westminster Bridge
The Bridge of Jewels Amethyst and emeralds Jade and gold with rubies at the heart. Four Clubs on Westminster Bridge feels like a jewel encrusted gem, set in an ocean of luscious colours. Even the London Eye becomes a beaded necklace with each bead pod strung on a platinum white chain. There’s even a gold
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