CONTACTOn Friday 23 October, award winning developer London Square hosted students from Grey Court School at the landmark Star and Garter development on Richmond Hill, for a competition to recreate Turner’s famous painting, which immortalised the view in 1820. 30 students from years 9 and 11 spent the morning at The Star and Garter, taking pictures and making sketches of the view - which can be enjoyed from the development’s expansive terrace area. The view from Richmond Hill is considered so beautiful that it is the only view in England to be protected by an Act of Parliament. The students were joined by local artist Anna Tikhomirova, who offered expert tips and advice on how best to create a modern day interpretation of this famous scene. Anna is a traditionally trained artist who lives in Chiswick and paints scenes of leafy London suburbia, drawing inspiration from the Thames, people, animals, trees and delicate plays of lights and darks. She paints in oil, gouache and watercolour, and is an active art tutor who is committed to watching students grow in skills and experience. As part of the morning, the students were also given a tour of this landmark restoration project, which is being transformed by London Square to provide 86 architecturally stunning apartments and duplexes. More than two thousand potential buyers registered for the launch and over fifty percent of apartments have already been snapped up by purchasers keen to own an impressive home in the Grade II listed landmark. The students will now complete their paintings at school, with the best three paintings to be chosen by Anna and London Square, which will then be unveiled at a prize-giving ceremony in November and displayed in the marketing suite for all to see. Remaining prices start at £1,300,000. Please visit http://thestarandgarter.london/ or call The Star and Garter Sales on +44 (0)333 666 0102.
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