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WebAug 13, 2011 · To paint his matchstalk men and matchstalk cats and dogs. The Matchstalk people of a Lowry painting Although I went to the Gallery expecting to see just a series of … WebThe final clip is of Lowry himself seen in his studio painting a matchstalk man, and a matchstalk dog. Five simple strokes to give the figure some life. For more, from the … red gold glitter nails

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"Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs" was a tribute to the artist L. S. Lowry, who had died in February 1976. The chorus makes reference to Lowry's style of painting human figures, which was similar to stick figure drawings (a "matchstalk" is a matchstick in Mancunian dialect). For the song, Michael Coleman drew on his own memories of Salford and Anco… WebHe painted Salford's smokey tops On cardboard boxes from the shops And parts of ancoats where I used to play I'm sure he once walked down our street 'Cause he painted kids who had nowt on their feet The clothes we wore had all seen better days Now they said his works of art were dull No room all round, the walls are full But Lowry didn't care much anyway … Webnow he takes his brush and he waits. outside them pearly gates. to paint his matchstalk men and matchstalk cat's & dog's. and he left us matchstalk men and matchstalk cat's & dog's. … red gold green nato strap