Comments on: Peta Bridle’s London Viewpoints

By: Tom French

Tom French — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 12:08:21 +0000

I believe that these drawings stand favourable comparison with any artistic work that has ever appeared in Spitalfield Life, they are beautiful. By softening the ghastliness of the Barbican concrete in one of them, Peta has created a dreamlike vision of the Barbican Centre, which hides the harshness of its construction.

By: George blakemore

George blakemore — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 11:00:36 +0000

I was brought up in Hoxton, one of the worst slums of London. These drawings remind me of how much London has changed and yet remained, in some subtle way, the same.
I think these drawings are wonderful and the patient attention to detail is impressive.

By: Doreen Fletcher

Doreen Fletcher — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 18:49:18 +0000

I agree totally with Saba. There is both a freshness and an intensity of vision about these drawings that renders them superb. They deserve to be published and appreciated by a wider public both for their artistry and as a contemporary record of city life

By: Tracy Q-P

Tracy Q-P — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 13:23:40 +0000

What amazing illustrations! Beautifully and skilfully drawn, with an eye for detail that most people don’t see and just walk past. Well done, Peta!

By: Saba

Saba — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 09:50:59 +0000

I think that perhaps the dreamy quality of these drawings comes from the many shades of blue and the cool greys. The mixes are endless and seemingly spontaneous. Wonderful slightly other worldly effects.

By: Saba

Saba — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 23:37:47 +0000

There’s a quality to these illustrations that is difficult to pinpoint. Everything feels slightly surreal, perhaps idealized. I’m very close to the figures, yet they seem also prototypes — it gives my imagination room to roam. I also think children would love to dream over Peta Brindle drawings.

Craft-wise, everything is superb.

I love the drawings. Thank you, Ms. Bridle and GA, for the opportunity to see these.

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:58:44 +0000

Charming! I love the attention to the architectural detail but also the people, flowers and natural forms. The drawings have the feel of intimate engagement with much-loved spaces. Wish these were available as cards to mail for Christmas.

By: Jane Hill

Jane Hill — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:02:09 +0000

Very enjoyable Peta, thank you, and your descriptions increased the pleasure.

By: Helen Breen

Helen Breen — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:58:17 +0000

Greetings from Boston,

GA, I enjoyed Peta’s London Viewpoints. Brought me right back so some of my favorite places in town – Millennium Bridge, the Shard, Southwark Cathedral, and riding the bus. Great closeup sketch of the acorns too.

Missing London today…

By: Ellie

Ellie — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:40:57 +0000

The drawings are wonderful.