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Painting of the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford by Artist Cathy Read featuring the historic building reflected in puddles

Sheldonian Theatre Reflections Meditation

Sheldonian Theatre Reflections in puddles on Broad Street. Oxford has some impressive edifices, especially on Broad Street right in the university’s heart. The Theatre has been the proud location of graduations and performances, recitals and you name it – a hub of cultural activity aligned with Oxford’s rich cultural heritage. The theatre has steadfastly served […]

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Wolfson College, Oxford - View from Rainbow Bridge ©2013 - Cathy Read - - Watercolour and Acrylic- 75 x 55 cm

Wolfson College, Oxford – View from Rainbow Bridge

Wolfson College, Oxford – view from Rainbow Bridge The painting of Wolfson College, Oxford – the view from Rainbow Bridge is the first of my Oxford series. A familiar sight, on the bank of Cherwell. You’re standing, viewing the college from the Rainbow Bridge. Below, the river flows, along with a few punts. It’s a

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Painting of Catz Oxford Watercolour and acrylic ink painting ofSt Catherine's Main Quad - ©2013 - Cathy Read - Watercolour and Acrylic- 55 x 75 cm

Painting of Catz Oxford – Painting of the Week

The painting of Catz Quad Oxford, showing the bell tower in the distance, is not the view that typically comes to mind when thinking of Oxford. No dreaming spires here. This is modern. Clean lines replace carvings and concrete replaces traditional stone. The geometry of buildings stand out. Weathering has begun but hasn’t knocked the

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