Spectacular architecture surrounds us, from Urbis in the west to the Beetham Tower in the east, and from Piccadilly Station in the north to the Roman foundations of Castlefield in the south.
It's little wonder the city has caught the attention of Chester-based artist Ian Fennelly, a professional artist for 20 years whose vibrant watercolours - many of Manchester landmarks - have turned him into an artist of international renown.
He brings a exhibition of his work to Manchester's Cube Gallery, Portland Street, from March 28-April 3 - a commercial show of around 35 pieces, 18 inspired by Manchester's architectural rebirth.
And CityLife is sure that if you share Ian's fondness for cityscapes, you'll want to read on because we've teamed up with Ian and Chester's Watergate Street Gallery to offer you a fantastic prize that we reckon will knock you sideways.
Ian has offered to paint a commission for one reader of a cityscape of their choosing: somewhere local the winner holds dear - perhaps a football ground or the concert hall where you enjoyed your first date - or a foreign cityscape interpreted by Ian from a photograph of the winner's travels. Ian's watercolour paintings sell for around £1,000, but you can be in with a chance of becoming the lucky owner of one by answering this question: Which British prince famously paints watercolour landscapes for his friends and family?
Answers on a postcard with your name, address and daytime telephone number to Sarah Walters, CityLife Ian Fennelly Competition, PO Box 234, Manchester Evening News, 1 Scott Place, Manchester, M60 2RG. Closing date: Friday, March 28.
Examples of Ian's work can also be viewed online at watergatestreetgallery.co.uk/exhibition2.htm.
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