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Full interview for the BBC, this can also be found on their site.


Steve Strode's painting of Sprainger Street

Liverpool artist Steve Strode is aiming to paint pictures of over two hundred unsung city sites over the next year.

Producing around 20 pieces a month he plans to exhibit the year's worth of work at the end of the project.

He will deliberately focus on unsung areas of Liverpool, rather than the iconic images that are usually shown.

Steve says he wants the public to suggest areas that may soon be gone,"The Liverpool I remember is quickly disappearing," he said.

"I think there's enough people doing the waterfront and pictures of the cathedrals."

Steve wants people to suggest areas they think he should paint by commenting on his website.


His paintings, are comparatively small, measuring 21cm x 14cm.

Steve says this is by necessity because of how he has to work in many locations, "Once you get out there if you're struggling with a great big canvas you'll draw a lot of attention and it's very unwieldy."

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[naked lilac]

That is so cool Steve.. Good luck to your exhibit.. I like your work and the way you keep your talent portable and giving... How about doing a little painting of your beloved pubs there.... When I think of Liverpool, I think of the great pub atmosphere.. or a Tea and scone...... cheers

[stevestrode]

Hi naked lilac. Good idea with the pubs and I'm managing to get a few in before they're all converted or demolished. Most of the pubs I went to as a kid in Huyton are all gone, the Eagle, Farmers, Bluebell and the Hoedown. I think someone is following me and erasing my past :-) All the best, Steve

[naked lilac]

If I had enough capital.. I would own one ... That is so sad they are getting demolished.. They are so English.. Used to be one on every corner practically.. They were to me a refuge from the cold..or just a good place to get a nice lunch..when I was there in 2008... I enjoy the friendly atmospheres...

Like in the USA.. we have Petro stations on every corner, practically.... I hope you do paint one...

[stevestrode]

Hi Naked Lilac, I'll get around to 'petrol' stations? I'll put it on the list :-) All the best, Steve.