After JMW Turner

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Has such atmosphere for such a “ simple” sketch.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 17 May 08:11:14

Like this a lot Alan .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 17 May 08:11:45

Thanks Paul and Marjorie! My feature looks at the watercolour sketch books of Turner, (almost 300 bequeathed to the Tate), more particularly his style and colours. I’ll look at his oils another day…

Posted by Alan Bickley on Wed 17 May 08:26:10

Impressively understated yet bold

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Wed 17 May 09:10:12

Yes after turner indeed Nice

Posted by Lou Carlo on Wed 17 May 09:23:33

It's lovely, simple and very beautiful

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 17 May 09:36:46

Such beautiful simplicity in its glory Alan.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 17 May 09:47:39

So very atmospheric, Alan.

Posted by Mia Ketels on Wed 17 May 09:57:01

Less is certainly more, Alan. Gorgeous.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Wed 17 May 11:15:13

Excellent Alan 👌

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Wed 17 May 11:33:55

Beautifully done Alan.

Posted by Denise Cat on Wed 17 May 12:18:28

Lovely little sketch here Alan ☺️

Posted by Faye Patrick on Wed 17 May 14:02:43

Nice work, love sketch.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Wed 17 May 17:14:08

A beauty Alan-

Posted by Rachel Wood on Wed 17 May 17:20:22

Beautifully understated Al, so much said in a few strokes.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 17 May 18:01:46

Looks like the view from Murano - happy holidays!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Wed 17 May 18:40:51

I like the subtle tones and colours in this Alan - great watercolour, very Turner.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Wed 17 May 18:50:11

Super Alan; the magazine dropped through my letterbox today so am looking forward to reading your article.

Posted by Karen Lewis on Wed 17 May 19:00:47

So atmospheric and a great link to Turners style.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Wed 17 May 19:36:05

Stunning work Alan.

Posted by Chris Scott on Wed 17 May 19:57:15

Thanks for posting this, Alan, nice to see the 'simple' power of a watercolour sketch. Classic case of less is more, I think!

Posted by Kate Nicol on Wed 17 May 20:39:11

Thanks guys… hope you enjoy my article in TA, my copy arrived today!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 18 May 02:00:29

I am dreaming of doing those copies...You were brave enough and the result is beautiful

Posted by Dmitry Shaklanoff-von Seipt on Thu 18 May 18:04:40

Great sketch! Nicely balanced.

Posted by xxBillxx xxDowniexx on Fri 19 May 07:26:34

Has a certain feeling

Posted by Peter Laundon on Mon 22 May 20:16:58

Beautiful clean washes. I’ve enjoyed your articles👍

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Tue 23 May 07:16:28

Very much so, Alan.

Posted by Shirley May on Sun 04 Jun 22:01:28

Hang on Studio Wall

17/05/2023

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My third of three features on famous painters concludes in the July edition of The Artist magazine, where I look at the palette and techniques of this greatest of all painters. This is a small and rapid watercolour sketch based on one of Turner’s sketches, this particular Venice scene doesn’t feature in my article, so I thought I’d post it on the gallery.

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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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