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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you ☺️

Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 3d

“Everton Barracks”
Chalk, charcoal and acrylic on paper
2025
(55cm x 39cm)
Vivid.drag.navy

After some rather involved map pictures, yesterday I fancied a palette cleanser of a simple building portrait. The sepia tones and symmetry reflect the abandoned building’s classical roots.

#liverpool #art

The main elevation of the abandoned barracks, with peeling light blue stucco, contractors signage and graffiti.

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 5d

“The Avenues”
Ink, chalk, crayon and collage on paper
2025
(55cm x 39cm)

The Avenues are a grid of 8 leafy Victorian streets, of genteel red brick villas. Alongside the houses are 3 Grade 1 listed Victorian churches (must be a unique statistic!) of which I’ve included 2 here.
#liverpool #art

Multi-colour mixed media drawing looking over the rooftops.

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 13d

“Another world”

A few nerves but I’m looking forward to my exhibition tour and talk today at the Everyman.

Paintings and drawings of the city’s neighbourhoods and fragments of history. It’s free and no need to book

2.00 - 2.45pm
Friday 26 September
Everyman Theatre, Hope St
#Liverpool
#art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 14d

Thanks for the plug Sarah!
Really glad you enjoyed it ☺️

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 14d

“ANOTHER WORLD”
FRIDAY 26th Sept

ARTIST TOUR & TALK 2.00 - 2.45pm
Everyman Theatre, Hope St, Liverpool

I am giving a tour of 17 recent paintings and drawings - discussing techniques used to create them and some of the thoughts and motivations behind them.

Do come if you can.

#liverpool #art

A tryptic of large “map paintings” dominate the main wall at the heart of the exhibition.

Map picture of the Liverpool Georgian Quarter

Drawings of grand Liverpool buildings abandoned or repurposed.

Drawings of abandoned Liverpool buildings.

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 15d

That’s brilliant to hear Sarah thank you for letting me know 🤗

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 15d

A reminder that you still have a chance to visit my solo show at the Liverpool Everyman Theatre until 29 September! 🤗 #liverpool #art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you so much. It’s thought provoking to get an international perspective. Such streets are a specific quality of the British urban experience. As you can imagine it comes across powerfully in the streets around the football ground, which I tried to capture in my work.

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 16d

Do it! Love using crayons, particularly when combined with other inks.

Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 17d

“Goodison Park”
Acrylic and crayon over monotype
2025
55cm x 39cm

This part of Everton was saved from the planners’ wrecking ball and I was rather moved by the long lines of terraced houses, each ending in the walls of the stadium - wrapped with huge photos of the club’s players. #art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 19d

“A house with painted brickwork”
2025

Another portrait of an abandoned home on Webster Road - and a little friend for my previous post.
#liverpool #art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 20d

“Another World”
17-29 September
Everyman Theatre Liverpool

My first solo exhibition is now open at the Everyman Theatre, in their 1st floor exhibition space. Please do come and see it if you are able.

All the work is available to buy, and prices for originals start at £220. #liverpool #art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 24d

I am extremely touched that you wrote to me to say this. Thank you.

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 24d

Iron bay window on Webster Road
Ink and charcoal on board
2025
(15cm x 30cm)

Today’s small painting is of an abandoned house in Wavertree. The bay windows on these houses are distinctive, supported with chunky cast iron columns, and these are the main focus of the piece. #liverpool #art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 25d

Nocturne Kopitiam Sentral
Ink and charcoal on wood panel
2025
15cm x 30cm

While I’m struggling with my back I’m rather enjoying having a go at these little pieces.

The subject of today’s painting is a rare surviving building by
renowned Liverpool architect Peter Ellis. #liverpool #art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · 27d

Ducie Street
Ink, collage, crayon, metal gold leaf
30cm x 15cm
2025

I injured my back a few weeks ago which has prevented me from doing much. However I’m on the mend so had a go at this small piece today.

This is my 3rd piece based on the ruined houses of Ducie Street in Toxteth #liverpool #art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · Aug 25

Collage sketch of a cottage in Port Sunlight. I haven’t sketched with collage for ages and it felt rather refreshing.
#collage #liverpool

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · Aug 24

“Brick noggings”
Chalk, ink and crayon
2025
39cm x 50cm
Trace.adults.plus

Today’s drawing of Port Sunlight. I’m continuing to experiment with colours for these pieces but this view is of part of Queen Mary’s Drive. These houses have decorative brick infill to the timber frame. #liverpool #art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · Aug 23

“A garden bench”
Chalk, ink and crayon
2025
39cm x 50cm

I haven’t posted anything here for a little while, but here is my latest drawing of arts and crafts cottages in Port Sunlight.

#liverpool #art

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · Aug 2

A reminder that my talk “taking a line for a walk” is taking place 12.00 tomorrow (Sunday 3 August) at the Liver Building as part of Liverpool Art Fair.
A big thank you to the kind people who have already promised to come.

Free tickets via here liverpoolartfair.com/visit/

#art #liverpool

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · Jul 23

It’s Rick. I’d know him anywhere.

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · Jul 23

Please do come to my talk ‘Taking a Line for a Walk’ at the Royal Liver Building on Sunday 3rd August, 12-12.45 as part of Liverpool Art Fair.

I’ll talk about my background, the techniques in my work, and my motivations behind doing it. #art #liverpool

Book here free - liverpoolartfair.com/visit/

Me standing next to 2 of my large paintings ‘over and over’ and ‘our life together is so precious’ during the exhibition private view.

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Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · Jul 16

Thank you Helen

Alexis Butterfield @takealineforawalk.bsky.social · Jul 12

“Do not react”
Chalk, ink and charcoal
2025
(50cm x 39cm)

The heightened nostalgia and defiant optimism of the cottages of Port Sunlight. These examples were built between the two most destructive wars in history. #art

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