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Historic Architecture​ - So you ask, why save an old building? When I look at historic architecture, I see the authentic craftsmanship, the beautiful façades, the character, culture and charm from days gone by. I imagine the stories of the people who lived and worked there. I feel the creative energy within the walls. I believe each and every old building has a soul and she deserves to be saved. Once an old building is destroyed, she is lost forever.
Ink WC illustration of a downtown London ON yellow brick building, with a female form by London artist Cheryl Radford
Look Up No. 2 (Ink WC Gouache) 8x8in c2024 (SOLD)
Ink and WC illustration, mounted on panel of a yellow brick building, with a notice on door and a female figure by London ON artist Cheryl Radford
The Notice (Ink WC Gouache) 8x8in c2024
Illustration of downtown London streetscape with female figure, (ink, WC, cotton thread) by London ON artist Cheryl Radford
The Upper Two Floors (ink WC cotton thread)13 1-2 x 8 3-4 in c2024
Red brick building in downtown London ON with female figure (ink, WC and cotton thread) by London ON artist Cheryl Radford
Looking At The Four Story Walk-up (ink WC cotton thread) 9 1-4 x 9 in c2024
Ink and Watercolour illustration of Call the Office, with subtle figure in background, mounted on panel
CTO, Save Me (ink WC) 6 x 6 in c2023
Ink and watercolour illustration of human form on Capitol Theatre, Woodstock
Capitol Theatre, You Did Not Save Me (ink WC) 7.5 x 7.5 in c2023
Ink and watercolour illustration of a historic block in Cincinnati with human form.
Cincy, Saving Me (ink WC) 9x13in c2023
Ink and watercolour illustration of heritage building in downtown London ON with female image
Elsie Perrin Williams, (Ink, watercolour & Gouache), 7.5" x 7.5", ©2022
Ink and watercolour illustration of cottage style home in London ON with female form
Piccadilly Street, India (Ink & watercolour) 4" x 6.375", ©2022
Ink and watercolour illustration of heritage building in downtown London ON with female image
Wright Building, (Ink, watercolour & Gouache), 7.5" x 7.5", ©2022
Ink and watercolour illustration of heritage building on Dufferin Ave in London ON with female image
Dufferin Ave, (Ink & watercolour), 6" x 6", ©2021 (SOLD)
Ink and watercolour illustration of the historic War Memorial Children's Hospital in London ON with female image.
War Memorial Children's Hospital, (ink & watercolour), 6" x 6", ©2021
Ink and watercolour illustration of the historic home on the brink of destruction in London ON with female image.
Stanley Street, (ink & watercolour), 6" x 6", ©2021 (SOLD)
Ink and watercolour illustration of Elsie Perrin WIlliams - Gatehouse (Save Me) 3.5x6inElsie Perrin WIlliams - Gatehouse (Save Me)  ©2021
Elsie Perrin WIlliams - Gatehouse (Save Me) (ink WC) 3.5 x 6in ©2021
Ink and watercolour illustration of a row of Dutch Colonial homes on Oxford Street in London, ON
Dutch Colonial Homes, (Ink & watercolour), 4" x 6", ©2021
Ink and watercolour illustration of heritage barn in London ON
Heritage Barn, (Ink and watercolour), 4" x 6", ©2021

This Series began in 2017 after I heard about a fire in Clinton Ontario, the area of southwestern Ontario that I grew up in. Albert Street had superb late 19th-century architecture, constructed using beautiful yellow bricks and all the decorative features that go along with it. Damaged beyond repair, this section was eventually torn down. Luckily, I had taken photos of various buildings and streetscapes in small towns. I honoured "Beaver Block" by doing the first illustration of my "Save Me Series". I had always felt the energy that lives in historic buildings, so I add the female form, from an earlier life drawing session.
Photo from Central Huron Fire Department
Fire crews battle a blaze at the intersection of Ontario and Victoria Streets in Clinton, Ont. on Saturday, March 18, 2017. (Source: Facebook/Central Huron Fire Department)
Ink and watercolour illustration of heritage building on the main street of Clinton ON destroyed by fire, with female figure
Beaver Block, (ink & watercolour), 7" x 7", ©2017
Ink and watercolour illustration of Camdem Terrace row homes in London ON, with female figure
Camdem Terrace, (ink & watercolour), 7 x 7 inches, ©2017 (SOLD)
Ink and watercolour illustration of the Embassy Hotel in London ON (destroyed by fire), with female figure
The Embassy, (ink & watercolour, 7 x 7 inches, ©2017 (SOLD)
Ink and watercolour illustration of the Wick Hotel in London ON (destroyed by fire), with female figure
The Wick, (ink & watercolour), 7 x 7 inches, ©2017 (SOLD)
Ink and watercolour illustration of the Brunswick Hotel in London ON (destroyed by fire), with female figure
The Brunswick, (ink & watercolour), 3 x 4 inches, ©2017 (AVAILABLE)
Ink and watercolour illustration of the City Hotel in London ON (demolished), with female figure
City Hotel, (ink & watercolour), 9.5" x 6.5", ©2017 (SOLD)
Ink and watercolour illustration of the King Street Hotel in London ON, with female figure
183 King Street, (ink & watercolour), 6" x 8.5", ©2017 (NOT FOR SALE)
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