Office Block

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Another corker Philip.

Posted by Andy H on Sun 03 May 19:51:15

Fantastic drawing skills. Hard to believe this is a watercolour.

Posted by Sharon Van Der Veen on Mon 04 May 13:16:58

I am not into 'realism' in paintings, but I had to stop and admire this one as it really is quite spectacular. Brilliantly observed and the skill you have to paint something like this in watercolour is formidable.

Posted by Thea Cable on Mon 04 May 14:20:15

You don't go for easy subject Philip.....this is stunning, what skill!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 04 May 18:34:14

Thanks for the encouraging comments everyone. I didn't expect any positive response to this painting as I painted it mainly for the challenge. I have to say I enjoyed every minute of this one.

Posted by Philip Johnson on Tue 05 May 10:30:40

Well worth the challenge. Excellent.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Tue 05 May 14:57:42

Pretty amazing work. All those straight lines!!

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Sat 02 Sep 19:20:51

Hang on Studio Wall

03/05/2015

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Whilst walking through Manchester city centre I noticed this Art Deco style office block. I was particularly attracted to the reflections in the windows and decided that it needed capturing in paint... (15 X 22 inches. Watercolour on 300gsm cold press)

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Philip Johnson

I drew and painted anything and everything from an early age. Following three years of study at The Birmingham College of Art, I illustrated for The Open University. However producing artwork every day for a living where time was an important factor soon made me lose inspiration to draw and…

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