The Pont du Chateau and the Bock, Luxembourg - Inspired by a Turner Sketch c1839

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Watercolour, pencil and gouache on Turner Blue paper, 11 x 15in

Posted by Alan Bickley on Wed 23 Mar 08:57:07

Wonderful colour combinations Alan. I look forward to your article.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Wed 23 Mar 09:04:10

This is fantastic Alan, great sense of atmosphere and heat coming from those buildings. Very effective.

Posted by Carrie Flinte on Wed 23 Mar 09:10:29

This is so beautifully done Alan , I do like the looseness of it . The colours are superb, look forward reading the article.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 23 Mar 09:34:39

These ancient buildings do evoke passion and wonder! The loose form of the structure of the chateau and sienna with that hint of pale blue adds atmosphere and the light grey highlights and gives relief from the buildings in a mystical way.

Posted by Angela Harrison on Wed 23 Mar 09:51:02

I really like how you've approached this Alan

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 23 Mar 09:55:01

Beautiful colours, Alan.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Wed 23 Mar 09:56:08

Super work Alan. Sounds very interesting!

Posted by Sarah Stanley on Wed 23 Mar 10:00:24

Interesting combination of media, and a beast of a subject!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 23 Mar 10:19:38

Great sketch, Alan, love the colours.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Wed 23 Mar 13:17:48

Just beautiful, Alan.

Posted by Denise Cat on Wed 23 Mar 13:28:36

Lovely work Alan. I do love the touch of blue. All works well 🙂

Posted by Faye Patrick on Wed 23 Mar 16:53:49

Beautiful Alan- so sensitively portrayed

Posted by Rachel Wood on Wed 23 Mar 17:35:54

You make the Turner style of painting/composition/drawing look uninhibited Alan, and I know it isn’t as simple as it might first look. I’m aware the depths that you are delving in to Turner’s style and by this example you are getting excellent results. Look forward to seeing your feature.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 23 Mar 17:50:51

Lovely use of colour - looking forward to your article!

Posted by Emma Price on Wed 23 Mar 18:09:28

Lovely work Alan.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Wed 23 Mar 20:08:44

Beautifully captured the atmosphere of this great subject- I really like this approach to painting- I will be reading the article with great interest Alan.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Thu 24 Mar 07:03:37

Love the warmth radiating from these castles Alan.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 24 Mar 07:11:06

Another beautiful sketch Alan - love the little bits of definition.

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Thu 24 Mar 07:46:40

Thanks guys! Always greatly appreciate your comments!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 24 Mar 08:11:51

I like how you've done this Alan and I look forward to reading your feature.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Sat 26 Mar 23:07:51

I missed this somehow Alan, I like it a lot!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Mon 11 Apr 14:01:15

Hang on Studio Wall

23/03/2022

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I'm currently studying JMW Turner’s watercolour sketch books for a feature in The Artist, of which almost 300 of these treasures are housed in the Tate - I'm delving into his working practice, paints, hand-made tinted papers etc. For research purposes, I’ll be working from a selection of his sketches that particularly inspire me. These aren’t intended as accurate depictions in any way. I’ll also be demonstrating in WIP form some of my own local plein air landscapes inspired by the style of Turner.

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Alan Bickley

Having studied fine art and graphics at both Stafford and Derby college, my career working as a graphic artist and latterly as editorial artist with Northcliffe Media Ltd, has kept me constantly in touch with all aspects of art and design. Painting mainly in oils, acrylics and watercolour, my…

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