Guy Jackson's drawing of Arnos Grove station was created on an iPad
A Palmers Green-based artist has used contemporary IT tools to pay homage to four north London tube stations that are outstanding examples of 1930s Modernist architecture, plus an example of an older style of station building at the heart of PG.
Guy Jackson's drawings of Bounds Green, Arnos Grove, Southgate and Cockfosters stations were all created on an Apple iPad, as was his representation of Palmers Green station. High quality art prints and cards are available online from Guy's firm, London Station Art (londonstation.art). Cards and framed prints are also in stock at Only Place for Pictures in Green Lanes and are on show at the nearby Kiva coffee shop. Guy’s drawing of Palmers Green station can be seen at the Palmers Greenery community cafe in Broomfield Park.
The Victorian Palmers Green station is in a very different style than the 1930s Piccadilly Line stations
"Our local stations have such a rich history and form a fundamental part of so many people’s lives. The Underground stations designed by Charles Holden along the Piccadilly Line east extension are masterpieces of Modernist architecture, each with its own distinctive design. I wanted to capture the essence of these iconic buildings, as well as the human life that flows in and around them," said Guy.
Using artist software Procreate and the Apple Pencil 2 on the iPad, each drawing takes Guy about 80 hours to complete, based on sketches and photographs.
Guy Jackson recreated the classic 1935 photo of Southgate station by viewing it from the same room as the original photographer
Taken in 1935 around midday, this photo shows architect Charles Holden's vision for a spacious, modern and uncluttered transport hub.
Creating each picture on an iPad Air takes Guy around 80 hours
The drawing of Southgate Underground, designed by architect Charles Holden, replicates a 1935 black-and-white photo, taken when the station opened.
"The original photo was taken from the second floor of the building opposite, which is still there today. I had to work out exactly which window gave the correct angle and which flat it belonged to. Luckily the residents very kindly let me in to take my own pic!" said Guy.
1935 photo: London Transport Museum. Other photos by Guy Jackson.
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