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Oil on canvas Venetian works created after a trip to Carnivale in 2006. London landscapes inspired by every day life living in London.
A collection of works by New Zealand Artist Mandii Pope. These works have been exhibited in Dubai and Cork Street London
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San Marco Piazza
Oil on Canvas
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
The Piazza originated in the 9th century as a small area in front of the original St Mark's Basilica. It was enlarged to its present size and shape in 1177, when the Rio Batario, which had bounded it to the west, and a dock, which had isolated the Doge’s Palace from the square, were filled in. The rearrangement was for the meeting of Pope Alexander III and the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The Piazza has always been seen as the centre of Venice. It was the location of all the important offices of the Venetian state, and has been the seat of the archbishopric since the 19th century. It was also the focus for many of Venice's festivals. It is a greatly popular place in Italy even today.
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
The Piazza originated in the 9th century as a small area in front of the original St Mark's Basilica. It was enlarged to its present size and shape in 1177, when the Rio Batario, which had bounded it to the west, and a dock, which had isolated the Doge’s Palace from the square, were filled in. The rearrangement was for the meeting of Pope Alexander III and the Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. The Piazza has always been seen as the centre of Venice. It was the location of all the important offices of the Venetian state, and has been the seat of the archbishopric since the 19th century. It was also the focus for many of Venice's festivals. It is a greatly popular place in Italy even today.
Venice - Piazetta San Marco Wharf
Oil on Canvas
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
The part of the Piazza between the Doge's Palace and the Biblioteca Marciana, Jacopop Sansovino’s Library, is the Piazzetta San Marco. It is open to the lagoog at the mouth of the Grand Canal, and is known for the columns of Venice's two patrons, Marco and Todaro, that stand by the water's edge: on them are the lion of Saint Mark and the statue of Saint Teodoro of Amasea, "Santodaro" to the Venetians, who is standing on the sacred crocodile of Egypt. Theodore of Amasea is less well known than the Evangelist: he burned down a temple of Cybele as an act of Christian piety and was martyred for it. These columns constituted the official gateway to Venice; when there were no official guests in the city, gambling was permitted in the space between the columns. It was also the site of executions in the city.
Since 1480, three ships’ masts have faced the waterfront. The banner of St Mark is flown from them on feast days.
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
The part of the Piazza between the Doge's Palace and the Biblioteca Marciana, Jacopop Sansovino’s Library, is the Piazzetta San Marco. It is open to the lagoog at the mouth of the Grand Canal, and is known for the columns of Venice's two patrons, Marco and Todaro, that stand by the water's edge: on them are the lion of Saint Mark and the statue of Saint Teodoro of Amasea, "Santodaro" to the Venetians, who is standing on the sacred crocodile of Egypt. Theodore of Amasea is less well known than the Evangelist: he burned down a temple of Cybele as an act of Christian piety and was martyred for it. These columns constituted the official gateway to Venice; when there were no official guests in the city, gambling was permitted in the space between the columns. It was also the site of executions in the city.
Since 1480, three ships’ masts have faced the waterfront. The banner of St Mark is flown from them on feast days.
Venice Realto Bridge
Oil on Canvas
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
The exhibition which was titled "City of Love - Where Dreams Come True" is to be held in the Venetian themed Mercato mall in Dubai. The main pieces are Venetian themed from a trip I made with my cousin Mel Honnor two years ago for Carnival, inspired from this gondola ride in full Venetian costume into the sunset under the Rialto Bridge (from a picture I had of Venice on my goal vision board years prior). At this moment I decided I wanted to paint a series of Venetian works.... I have always been drawn to Italy, so it's fantastic to have the opportunity to paint somewhere I love in a completely themed environment! Contributing to a great cause with the aid of so many wonderful people.
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
The exhibition which was titled "City of Love - Where Dreams Come True" is to be held in the Venetian themed Mercato mall in Dubai. The main pieces are Venetian themed from a trip I made with my cousin Mel Honnor two years ago for Carnival, inspired from this gondola ride in full Venetian costume into the sunset under the Rialto Bridge (from a picture I had of Venice on my goal vision board years prior). At this moment I decided I wanted to paint a series of Venetian works.... I have always been drawn to Italy, so it's fantastic to have the opportunity to paint somewhere I love in a completely themed environment! Contributing to a great cause with the aid of so many wonderful people.
Venice Santa Maria della Salute
Oil on Canvas
H 80m x W 60cm
2009
Unframed
The Basilica of St Mary of Health (Italian: Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute), commonly known simply as the Salute, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica located in the Dorsoduro sestiere of the Italian city of Venice. It stands on a narrow finger of land between The Grand Canal and the Bacino di San Marco making the church visible when entering the Piazza San Marco from the water. The Salute is part of the parish of the Gesuati and is the most recent of the so-called plague-churches.
In 1630 Venice experienced an unusually devasting outbreak of the plague. As a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health (or of Deliverance, Italian: Salute). The church was designed in the then fashionable baroque style by Baldassare Longhena who studied under the architect Vincenzo Scamozzi Construction began in 1631. Most of the objects of art housed in the church bear references to the Black Death.
The dome of the Salute was an important addition to the Venice skyline and soon became emblematic of the city, inspiring artists like Canaletto, J. M. W. Turner, John Singer, Sargent and Francesco Guardi
H 80m x W 60cm
2009
Unframed
The Basilica of St Mary of Health (Italian: Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute), commonly known simply as the Salute, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica located in the Dorsoduro sestiere of the Italian city of Venice. It stands on a narrow finger of land between The Grand Canal and the Bacino di San Marco making the church visible when entering the Piazza San Marco from the water. The Salute is part of the parish of the Gesuati and is the most recent of the so-called plague-churches.
In 1630 Venice experienced an unusually devasting outbreak of the plague. As a votive offering for the city's deliverance from the pestilence, the Republic of Venice vowed to build and dedicate a church to Our Lady of Health (or of Deliverance, Italian: Salute). The church was designed in the then fashionable baroque style by Baldassare Longhena who studied under the architect Vincenzo Scamozzi Construction began in 1631. Most of the objects of art housed in the church bear references to the Black Death.
The dome of the Salute was an important addition to the Venice skyline and soon became emblematic of the city, inspiring artists like Canaletto, J. M. W. Turner, John Singer, Sargent and Francesco Guardi
Venice Campanile di San Marco
Oil on Canvas
H 60cm x W 80cm
2009
Unframed
St Mark's Campanile (Campanile di San Marco in Italian) is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, located in the Piazza San Marco. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.
The tower is 98.6 metres (323 ft) tall, and stands alone in a corner of St Mark's Square, near the front of the basilica. It has a simple form, the bulk of which is a fluted brick square shaft, 12 metres (39 ft) wide on each side and 50 metres (160 ft) tall, above which is a loggia surrounding the belfry housing five bells. The belfry is topped by a cube, alternate faces of which show the Lion of St. Mark and the female representation of Venice (la Giustizia: Justice). The tower is capped by a pyramidal spire, at the top of which sits a golden weathervane in the form of the archangel Gabriel The campanile reached its present form in 1514. The current tower was reconstructed in its present form in 1912 after the collapse of 1902. On the far side of the Piazzetta is the side wall of the Doge's Palace and the Libreria seen from the Lagoon.
H 60cm x W 80cm
2009
Unframed
St Mark's Campanile (Campanile di San Marco in Italian) is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy, located in the Piazza San Marco. It is one of the most recognizable symbols of the city.
The tower is 98.6 metres (323 ft) tall, and stands alone in a corner of St Mark's Square, near the front of the basilica. It has a simple form, the bulk of which is a fluted brick square shaft, 12 metres (39 ft) wide on each side and 50 metres (160 ft) tall, above which is a loggia surrounding the belfry housing five bells. The belfry is topped by a cube, alternate faces of which show the Lion of St. Mark and the female representation of Venice (la Giustizia: Justice). The tower is capped by a pyramidal spire, at the top of which sits a golden weathervane in the form of the archangel Gabriel The campanile reached its present form in 1514. The current tower was reconstructed in its present form in 1912 after the collapse of 1902. On the far side of the Piazzetta is the side wall of the Doge's Palace and the Libreria seen from the Lagoon.
The Passage - Venetian Side Street Canal
Oil on Canvas
H 80m x W 60cm
2009
Unframed
Venezia is a city of small islands, enhanced during the Middle Ages by the dredging of soils to raise the marshy ground above the tides. The resulting canals encouraged a nautical culture to flourish, which proved central to the economy of the city. Today those canals still provide the means for transport of goods and people within the city. The maze of canals threaded through the city requires the use of more than 400 bridges to permit the flow of foot traffic.
I painted this from one of the photos I took in Venice during Carnival in 2008, dressed in full Venetian costume sightseeing by gondola through the many canals.
H 80m x W 60cm
2009
Unframed
Venezia is a city of small islands, enhanced during the Middle Ages by the dredging of soils to raise the marshy ground above the tides. The resulting canals encouraged a nautical culture to flourish, which proved central to the economy of the city. Today those canals still provide the means for transport of goods and people within the city. The maze of canals threaded through the city requires the use of more than 400 bridges to permit the flow of foot traffic.
I painted this from one of the photos I took in Venice during Carnival in 2008, dressed in full Venetian costume sightseeing by gondola through the many canals.
Venetian Gondola
Oil on Canvas
H 80m x W 60cm
2009
Unframed
The gondola is propelled like punting, except an oar is used instead of a pole. Their primary role today, however, is to carry tourists on rides at fixed rates. It is estimated that there were eight to ten thousand gondolas during the 17th and 18th century. There are just over four hundred in active service today, virtually all of them used for hire by tourists. Those few that are in private ownership are either hired out to Venetians for weddings or used for racing.
H 80m x W 60cm
2009
Unframed
The gondola is propelled like punting, except an oar is used instead of a pole. Their primary role today, however, is to carry tourists on rides at fixed rates. It is estimated that there were eight to ten thousand gondolas during the 17th and 18th century. There are just over four hundred in active service today, virtually all of them used for hire by tourists. Those few that are in private ownership are either hired out to Venetians for weddings or used for racing.
Mercato Mall - Dubai
Oil on Canvas
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
This painting was given to Mercato as a gift in appreciation of the support shown to the Dubai Autism Center and for allowing me to put this exhibition together in conjunction with Johnny Miller and Sir Owen Glenn.
Thank you
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
This painting was given to Mercato as a gift in appreciation of the support shown to the Dubai Autism Center and for allowing me to put this exhibition together in conjunction with Johnny Miller and Sir Owen Glenn.
Thank you
The Bridge of Sighs
Oil on Canvas
H 101m x W 76cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
Perhaps when it comes to romance, Venice, Italy could claim the label of most romantic city in the world. Its tight streets wind through the city in tandem with coursing waterways all set amongst some of the most stunning architecture. Spanning the Palazzo Rio, or Palace River, is the historically eerie Venice Bridge of Sighs. Tale of local legend says that lovers will be assured eternal love if they kiss on a gondola at sunset under the bridge. Thus, it was thought by many that the Bridge of Sighs name was inspired by the sighs of lovers overwhelmed by the romance of it all. However, beautiful and endearing as that may be, it is for much darker reasons that the Bridge of Sighs takes its name. This bridge at Venice, designed by Antonio Contino, was built at the beginning of the 17th century with the purpose of connecting the Old Prisons and interrogation rooms in the Doge"s Palace, or Palace of the Dukes, to the New Prisons just across the river. Situated just off the side of Saint Marks Plaza, the Bridge of Sighs is one of the most famous scenes of the city and its beauty masks what was likely a devastating last walk for many condemned prisoners. Inspired by Romantic literature and one of the most romantic of visiting northern European poets, Lord Byron, the Bridge of Sighs name is actually borne of the notion that one could hear the sighs of these prisoners as they looked one last time upon the outside world before being locked up. Although by the time the bridge was built and summary executions at the hand of the inquisitors had become a thing of the past, many of these prisoners most likely did not see freedom again. Still visible on some of the concrete cell walls are pictures and graffiti done by past prisoners, many of whom had only committed petty crimes. Among the most famous of these prisoners was Casanova, who was arrested in 1755 for spreading antireligious sentiment throughout the devoutly religious republic. Fifteen months after he crossed the Bridge of Sighs, he would be one of the few prisoners to escape the dark and dingy confines of the Palazzo delle Prigioni, or Palace of Prisons.
H 101m x W 76cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
Perhaps when it comes to romance, Venice, Italy could claim the label of most romantic city in the world. Its tight streets wind through the city in tandem with coursing waterways all set amongst some of the most stunning architecture. Spanning the Palazzo Rio, or Palace River, is the historically eerie Venice Bridge of Sighs. Tale of local legend says that lovers will be assured eternal love if they kiss on a gondola at sunset under the bridge. Thus, it was thought by many that the Bridge of Sighs name was inspired by the sighs of lovers overwhelmed by the romance of it all. However, beautiful and endearing as that may be, it is for much darker reasons that the Bridge of Sighs takes its name. This bridge at Venice, designed by Antonio Contino, was built at the beginning of the 17th century with the purpose of connecting the Old Prisons and interrogation rooms in the Doge"s Palace, or Palace of the Dukes, to the New Prisons just across the river. Situated just off the side of Saint Marks Plaza, the Bridge of Sighs is one of the most famous scenes of the city and its beauty masks what was likely a devastating last walk for many condemned prisoners. Inspired by Romantic literature and one of the most romantic of visiting northern European poets, Lord Byron, the Bridge of Sighs name is actually borne of the notion that one could hear the sighs of these prisoners as they looked one last time upon the outside world before being locked up. Although by the time the bridge was built and summary executions at the hand of the inquisitors had become a thing of the past, many of these prisoners most likely did not see freedom again. Still visible on some of the concrete cell walls are pictures and graffiti done by past prisoners, many of whom had only committed petty crimes. Among the most famous of these prisoners was Casanova, who was arrested in 1755 for spreading antireligious sentiment throughout the devoutly religious republic. Fifteen months after he crossed the Bridge of Sighs, he would be one of the few prisoners to escape the dark and dingy confines of the Palazzo delle Prigioni, or Palace of Prisons.
The Grand Canal - Venice
Oil on Canvas
H 60cm x W 80cm
2009
Unframed
The Grand Canal from Ponte dell'Accademia; in the foreground Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti, in the distance Santa Maria della Salute. The Grand Canal in Venice is one of the most striking locations in the world. Up to 90 metres wide and approximately 5 metres deep, it forms a 'S' shape through the heart of Venice, stretching for 3,800 metres from the Santa Lucia railway station at one end to St.
Marks basin at the other. On the way it passes more than 170 buildings, some of them extremely lavish, designed to show off the wealth and prestige of the noble, venetian families. It is the largest of the 177 canals in Venice, which connect the 117 islands of the city with 455 bridges. Until the 19th century, only the Rialto bridge crossed the Grand Canal.
Now there are three more, 'Ponte degli Scalzi', the 'Ponte dell'Accademia' and the 'Ponte della Costituzione', which the locals call 'Ponte Calatrava' after its architect, Santiago Calatrava.
H 60cm x W 80cm
2009
Unframed
The Grand Canal from Ponte dell'Accademia; in the foreground Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti, in the distance Santa Maria della Salute. The Grand Canal in Venice is one of the most striking locations in the world. Up to 90 metres wide and approximately 5 metres deep, it forms a 'S' shape through the heart of Venice, stretching for 3,800 metres from the Santa Lucia railway station at one end to St.
Marks basin at the other. On the way it passes more than 170 buildings, some of them extremely lavish, designed to show off the wealth and prestige of the noble, venetian families. It is the largest of the 177 canals in Venice, which connect the 117 islands of the city with 455 bridges. Until the 19th century, only the Rialto bridge crossed the Grand Canal.
Now there are three more, 'Ponte degli Scalzi', the 'Ponte dell'Accademia' and the 'Ponte della Costituzione', which the locals call 'Ponte Calatrava' after its architect, Santiago Calatrava.
Venice - Venezia Landscape
Oil on Canvas
H 60cm x W 80cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
Venice is known by a number of nicknames: the city of water, the city of bridges, queen of the Adriatic, and the city of light. This range of names points to the difficulty of trying to capture the intangible quality of this most unique of cities. Indeed, Venice has been performing something of a magic trick for well over a millennia: built on 118 tiny islands, with a marshy lagoon as its base, the city has managed to defy gravity for more than a thousand years. This painting is from a set of photos I took during Carnevale. I felt this composition captured a tourists perspective of Venice.
H 60cm x W 80cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
Venice is known by a number of nicknames: the city of water, the city of bridges, queen of the Adriatic, and the city of light. This range of names points to the difficulty of trying to capture the intangible quality of this most unique of cities. Indeed, Venice has been performing something of a magic trick for well over a millennia: built on 118 tiny islands, with a marshy lagoon as its base, the city has managed to defy gravity for more than a thousand years. This painting is from a set of photos I took during Carnevale. I felt this composition captured a tourists perspective of Venice.
Venetian Gondolas at dusk
Oil on Canvas
H 30cm x W 89cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
It is estimated that there were eight to ten thousand gondolas during the 17th and 18th century. There are just over four hundred in active service today, virtually all of them used for hire by tourists. Those few that are in private ownership are either hired out to Venetians for weddings or used for racing. Even though the Gondola by now has become a widely publicized icon of Venice, in the times of the Republic of Venice it was by far not the only means of transportation: on the map of Venice created by Jacopo de' Barbari in 1500 only a fraction of the boats are gondolas, the majority of boats are batellas, caorlinas, galleys and other boats –
by now only a handful of batellas survive, and caorlinas are used for racing only.
H 30cm x W 89cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
It is estimated that there were eight to ten thousand gondolas during the 17th and 18th century. There are just over four hundred in active service today, virtually all of them used for hire by tourists. Those few that are in private ownership are either hired out to Venetians for weddings or used for racing. Even though the Gondola by now has become a widely publicized icon of Venice, in the times of the Republic of Venice it was by far not the only means of transportation: on the map of Venice created by Jacopo de' Barbari in 1500 only a fraction of the boats are gondolas, the majority of boats are batellas, caorlinas, galleys and other boats –
by now only a handful of batellas survive, and caorlinas are used for racing only.
Grand Canal Gondala
Oil on Canvas
H 30cm x W 30cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers.
H 30cm x W 30cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers.
London - Tower Bridge Mono
Oil on Canvas
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
Tower Bridge plays a large part in my life. Upon first moving to London, one of the first places I worked 6 years ago was Landmark’s Serviced Offices (which to this day is home) in Royal Mint Court opposite the Tower of London overlooking Tower Bridge. Always changing throughout the seasons but forever constant I walk over Tower Bridge along the river on the way home to London Bridge Station. Many times over the last 6 years when friends and family come to visit Tower Bridge is one of the Landmarks I take them to for the realisation of being in London. I take them through London Dungeons, along the river seen here, over the bridge, through the Tower of London and finish with a bat ride down the river to Westminster/London Eye.
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
Tower Bridge plays a large part in my life. Upon first moving to London, one of the first places I worked 6 years ago was Landmark’s Serviced Offices (which to this day is home) in Royal Mint Court opposite the Tower of London overlooking Tower Bridge. Always changing throughout the seasons but forever constant I walk over Tower Bridge along the river on the way home to London Bridge Station. Many times over the last 6 years when friends and family come to visit Tower Bridge is one of the Landmarks I take them to for the realisation of being in London. I take them through London Dungeons, along the river seen here, over the bridge, through the Tower of London and finish with a bat ride down the river to Westminster/London Eye.
Southbank London
Oil on Canvas
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
When relatives from New Zealand come to London to visit we usually spend the day sightseeing on the open top buses, walking for hours through the city.
My first stop is the walk from Waterloo station along London’s Southbank. This is usually the first real London sight that they see. I love the awe and look on their faces as they see the London Eye and Big Ben for the first time. I always try and time it so we are approaching Big Ben when the clock chimes on the hour. The look of excitement on their faces is priceless as the chilling sound of the chime fills the sky. As we walk along Southbank the relatives were fascinated by the street performers, the London Eye, Westminster and Big Ben. I love seeing friends and family view Big Ben for the first time. It feels like your in London once you have been along Southbank The blurred images of the people are to show the movement of the city and is a snapshot of one of my many adventures in this incredible city.
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
When relatives from New Zealand come to London to visit we usually spend the day sightseeing on the open top buses, walking for hours through the city.
My first stop is the walk from Waterloo station along London’s Southbank. This is usually the first real London sight that they see. I love the awe and look on their faces as they see the London Eye and Big Ben for the first time. I always try and time it so we are approaching Big Ben when the clock chimes on the hour. The look of excitement on their faces is priceless as the chilling sound of the chime fills the sky. As we walk along Southbank the relatives were fascinated by the street performers, the London Eye, Westminster and Big Ben. I love seeing friends and family view Big Ben for the first time. It feels like your in London once you have been along Southbank The blurred images of the people are to show the movement of the city and is a snapshot of one of my many adventures in this incredible city.
Dubai - Dubai Landscape
Oil on Canvas
H 60cm x W 80cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
A city of opportunity - I look forward to gracing your shores.
The buildings are blacked out representing the fact I am yet to arrive in Dubai. Unlike the detail with my other paintings I have already created memories, the vague silhouette of the city represents in time I will experience a new culture and create many more memories to work from. I can’t wait.
H 60cm x W 80cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
A city of opportunity - I look forward to gracing your shores.
The buildings are blacked out representing the fact I am yet to arrive in Dubai. Unlike the detail with my other paintings I have already created memories, the vague silhouette of the city represents in time I will experience a new culture and create many more memories to work from. I can’t wait.
London Tunnel
Oil on Canvas
H 76cm x W 76cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
Commission for Ian Finch and Ross Joseph from Libberta’s music label. This painting is of Ian and Ross themselves.
H 76cm x W 76cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
Commission for Ian Finch and Ross Joseph from Libberta’s music label. This painting is of Ian and Ross themselves.
London - Westminster
Oil on Canvas
H 40cm x W 120cm
2005
Unframed
SOLD
Westminster Parliament, an iconic symbol of London where assassination, intrigue, persecution, spying, mass murder and finally a plot to blow up Parliament.
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is often extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well, The clock has become a symbol of the United Kingdom and London, particularly in the visual media. When a television or film-maker wishes to indicate a generic location in Britain, a popular way to do so is to show an image of the Clock Tower, often with a red double-decker bus or black cab in the foreground. I must admit, as I am a tourist I couldn’t help but admire and wish to paint this image as so many artists have before me.
H 40cm x W 120cm
2005
Unframed
SOLD
Westminster Parliament, an iconic symbol of London where assassination, intrigue, persecution, spying, mass murder and finally a plot to blow up Parliament.
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London and is often extended to refer to the clock or the clock tower as well, The clock has become a symbol of the United Kingdom and London, particularly in the visual media. When a television or film-maker wishes to indicate a generic location in Britain, a popular way to do so is to show an image of the Clock Tower, often with a red double-decker bus or black cab in the foreground. I must admit, as I am a tourist I couldn’t help but admire and wish to paint this image as so many artists have before me.
Southbank - London view
Oil on Canvas
H 30cm x W 120cm
2005
Unframed
SOLD
South Bank is eclectic area that is the cultural heart of the city and home to London’s most iconic attractions, theatres, arts and design-led venues. The area is buzzing with things to see and do all year round; free events, music, film, exhibitions, dance, theatre, debates, festivals and all sorts of family fun.
A tourist hotspot, this view of London with the iconic London Eye and Westminster Parliament makes me feel alive realising how lucky I am to be living in such a busy cosmopolitan city.
H 30cm x W 120cm
2005
Unframed
SOLD
South Bank is eclectic area that is the cultural heart of the city and home to London’s most iconic attractions, theatres, arts and design-led venues. The area is buzzing with things to see and do all year round; free events, music, film, exhibitions, dance, theatre, debates, festivals and all sorts of family fun.
A tourist hotspot, this view of London with the iconic London Eye and Westminster Parliament makes me feel alive realising how lucky I am to be living in such a busy cosmopolitan city.
Tower Bridge Sunset
Oil on Canvas
H 120cm x W 180cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
Tower Bridge was until recently the last bridge over the Thames before it reached the sea. The bridge is only actually 100 years old, and because of its proximity to the Tower of London, it took an act of parliament to approve the design. The Area between Tower Bridge and London Bridge is called The Pool of London. It used to be packed with docks supplying food to London. Then the bridge opened 1000s of times per year. Now it opens less than 100....
H 120cm x W 180cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
Tower Bridge was until recently the last bridge over the Thames before it reached the sea. The bridge is only actually 100 years old, and because of its proximity to the Tower of London, it took an act of parliament to approve the design. The Area between Tower Bridge and London Bridge is called The Pool of London. It used to be packed with docks supplying food to London. Then the bridge opened 1000s of times per year. Now it opens less than 100....
St Pauls Cathedral - London
Acrylic on canvas
H 120cm x W 180cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
This painting of St Paul’s Cathedral in London was a commission in which was donated for auction for the St Barts Hospital “Heart Cells Appeal” Charity Winter Ball.
H 120cm x W 180cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
This painting of St Paul’s Cathedral in London was a commission in which was donated for auction for the St Barts Hospital “Heart Cells Appeal” Charity Winter Ball.
Auckland City Sunset
Oil on Canvas
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
During a quick trip back to New Zealand, I drove to the top of Mt Eden to soak up the view of Auckland.
I decided to paint my beautiful city upon my return to London, which is now on show in serviced offices in Royal Mint Court in London
H 76cm x W 101cm
2009
Unframed
SOLD
During a quick trip back to New Zealand, I drove to the top of Mt Eden to soak up the view of Auckland.
I decided to paint my beautiful city upon my return to London, which is now on show in serviced offices in Royal Mint Court in London
Armed Forces Parade at Buckingham Palace
Oil on Canvas
H 101cm x W 152cm
2012
Unframed
SOLD
This painting of “The Armed forces Parade at Buckingham Palace” was designed by the Fundraising team at King Edward vii Sister Agnes Charity and I. The charity preferred a landscape, and I wanted to incorporate an image which was relevant to the charity. Rolf Harris painting Windsor Castle was the inspiration for this painting, instead using Buckingham Palace which was more suited to the event and the Charity incorporating all the armed forces. I have used the charity’s logo painted on the ground with the red arrows flying in the background, which will be completed live in 2 hours at the event.
H 101cm x W 152cm
2012
Unframed
SOLD
This painting of “The Armed forces Parade at Buckingham Palace” was designed by the Fundraising team at King Edward vii Sister Agnes Charity and I. The charity preferred a landscape, and I wanted to incorporate an image which was relevant to the charity. Rolf Harris painting Windsor Castle was the inspiration for this painting, instead using Buckingham Palace which was more suited to the event and the Charity incorporating all the armed forces. I have used the charity’s logo painted on the ground with the red arrows flying in the background, which will be completed live in 2 hours at the event.
A Starry Night - In Brasov Romania
Oil on Canvas
H 60cm x W 80cm
2011
Unframed
SOLD
This painting of “A Starry Night in Brasov Romania” was designed by the Fundraising team at Hospice Casa Sperantei in Brasov and I. The theme for this years major fundraising Gala is “A Starry Night”. We decided to paint a customised version of Van Gogh’s a Starry Night. I have utilised the same elements from the original painting with the starry sky, tree, hillside, church and village. If you look closely, the hillside, town and church is the main town square in Brasov Romania featuring the Black Church in the town square. I wanted to incorporate images which were relevant to the charity and tied in with the original painting.
H 60cm x W 80cm
2011
Unframed
SOLD
This painting of “A Starry Night in Brasov Romania” was designed by the Fundraising team at Hospice Casa Sperantei in Brasov and I. The theme for this years major fundraising Gala is “A Starry Night”. We decided to paint a customised version of Van Gogh’s a Starry Night. I have utilised the same elements from the original painting with the starry sky, tree, hillside, church and village. If you look closely, the hillside, town and church is the main town square in Brasov Romania featuring the Black Church in the town square. I wanted to incorporate images which were relevant to the charity and tied in with the original painting.
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