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Exeter Cathedral Paintings
Exeter Cathedral Paintings by Janice Lyall, Myndblue Gallery
Exeter Cathedral paintings by conservation artist Janice Lyall.
 Exeter Cathedral first teasing flakes of snowEven in the cold winter air, Exeter Cathedral's façade appears welcoming and warm. It was built to be colourful, the original paintwork now lost to the weathering over the years. The statutory looks down upon the first, teasing flakes of snow. Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Exeter Cathedral Choir PracticeExeter Cathedral Choristers reach out to every part of the cathedral's structure with their strong and melodious voices catching in the air. During advent, their tunes spark deep and prickling emotion in everyone, bringing pure meaning to the wintry season. Acrylic painting by Janice Lyall |  Exeter Cathedral basking in the sunFortunately, Exeter Cathedral is not surrounded by tall buildings and the sun is free to beat down upon it, warming its golden stonework. A fabulous place to picnic. Watercolour Painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |
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 Exeter Cathedral adored by its CitizensExeter Cathedral is in the heart of the City and throughout the daytime, thousands of visitors pass by. When the Morris Dancers collect together, the colours splash out with the cathedral as a backdrop. Watercolour Painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |  Exeter Cathedral bathed in MoonlightWhen the shops close and the visitors go home, there is a quiet stillness as the stars appear overhead. Acrylic Painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |  Exeter Cathedral the choir sings outThe façade was built for singing out! Behind the statues are holes from which choristers sang to greet the processions into the cathedral. Today, the voices from the choir are still strong and vibrant. Watercolour Painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |
 Exeter Cathedral in the Cool Sea AirExeter is close enough to the coast to benefit from the cool breezes as they blow in gently from the sea. Acrylic Painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |  Exeter Cathedral in the heatIn high summer, the stonework soaks up the heat, which it dissipates slowly throughout the summer evenings. Acrylic Painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |  Exeter Cathedral reaching to the cityOn clear days, the stonework acts as a mirror to the sky above. The cast shadows draw out intricate patterns and shapes. Watercolour Painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |
 Exeter Cathedral cloaked in shadowEven the shadows beat out a rhythm of life around the Cathedral precinct. Strong contrasts between the colours. Acrylic Painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |  Exeter Cathedral a quick sketchHow to quickly capture the overall shape in what's left of an afternoon? Not exact, but enough to remember tis presence. Watercolour and ink sketch of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |  Exeter Cathedral the NaveEven whilst silent, the organ always seems to speak out to visitors. It has a watchful personality. Watercolour painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |
 Exeter Cathedral with open doorsThe building is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship, both on the outside and inside. Walk though the doors, look upwards, look downwards and look right, left, ahead and behind. So much to see. Mixed media Painting of Exeter Cathedral by conservation artist Janice Lyall |
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