The story of the Oxo tower has become legend. This South Bank, Thames Landmark found a creative way to bypass London’s advertising ban. The Oxo Tower was born. Read the story behind the Tower and see Cathy’s interpretation of this Iconic London Landmark.
Oxo Tower – Musing on Art and Creative Compliance Read More »
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?
Capturing the Timeless Majesty of London in Paint. Read More »
Standing in a darkened portal, we look towards the Thames through Hay’s Galleria. Under the archway that frames a brilliant scene. Golden colour lights up the whole painting. Drawing your eyes, through light festooned arches, to the blue sky beyond. Perhaps you are attracted to the clock face, suspended mid air on barely visible chains?
Just the Art Farewell Tommy Farewell Tommy – Cathy Read ©2014 — Watercolour and Acrylic -50 x 40cm – SOLD More about the Painting Prints available here
Farewell Tommy – Just the Art Read More »
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
Magnificent St Martin’s. One of London’s countless historic buildings, St Martin-in-the-Fields’ architectural style shows off what was possible, in the long-gone time of 1726. Like many an older building, the church decoration is excessive. Every inch embellished. Although remarkably restrained compared to some – like Keble College, Oxford perhaps – it still flaunts columns, arches,
ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELD PAINTING Read More »
On a trip to photograph the station, I came across this curious pair as they posed and took pictures. I stood and waited and decided to take some photographs of my own. I wonder what he’s doing now? In my Art Talk on St Pancras Twins, I discus how the image came about.
St Pancras Twins Art Talk, what do they see? Read More »
Visiting small Art Galleries, it’s the art that inspires. When you visit public galleries and museums, you’re as likely to be inspired by the building as well as the content. The roof of the British museum is an elegant example
Looking up, I found my Inspiration in the Roof of the British Museum! Read More »
As we pass through the last few days of 2019 It’s time to reflect on what’s happened over the year. In my case, what’s come out of the Studio. These are some of the paintings I’ve created in 2019. I’ve chosen my favourite from each month. January The sky went a bit OTT when I
Paintings Created in 2019 – A retrospective Read More »
