London

London - Rosemary Whittle - Watercolour on paper

This is my most ambitious map painting to date—a detailed, hand-painted watercolour map of central London, stretching from Hyde Park in the west to Greenwich in the east. A true labour of love, this piece captures the intricate streets, winding pathways, and layered history of a city that has meant so much to me.

Having lived near London all my life, I’ve spent countless hours exploring its streets, soaking in its energy, and uncovering its hidden corners. This painting is a reflection of London’s complexity—the maze of roads and alleys that shape our capital city.

My map paintings explore how humans have left their mark on the world through the design of cities and landscapes. I take these marks and transform them into expressive, fluid watercolour compositions, where the movement of paint mirrors the organic, evolving nature of the city itself. The interplay of pigments, blending and flowing together, creates a unique visual language—a landscape of colour shaped by London’s streets.

Colour is at the heart of my work. Throughout this collection, I experiment with colour combinations, layering different pigments to see how they interact and react. The result is a vibrant, atmospheric map that is both familiar and abstract—a celebration of London’s past, present, and ever-changing future.

Painted on 100% cotton paper, this artwork is perfect for London lovers, map enthusiasts, and collectors of unique cityscapes.

Size: 

29.7 x 42 cm unframed

47 x 64 cm framed

This painting is framed in a black coated MDF frame. Perspex has been used instead of glass for safety and to create a lighter weight frame. This can be seen in the final photograph