Sandpiper

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Ian a smashing study of both the bird and the stones. The large black shape is a strong distraction to me.

Posted by Derek Snowdon on Sat 30 Apr 09:38:37

I agree in your statement about the camouflage, had to look twice.

Posted by Holger . on Sat 30 Apr 13:06:01

Beautifully painted, love the soft pastel colours.

Posted by Suzanne McQuade on Sun 01 May 21:30:45

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30/04/2016

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Oil on board 18" x 12". Sandpiper spotted by the river Ribble, brilliant in its camouflage against the stones and pebbles which line the banks. This one was drawn from sketches of similar birds and placed into the scene where I had observed them some years previous. The mass of pebbles took on a still life quality when it came to painting, and very therapeutic, however the rag was well and truly lost with the reflections!

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Ian Black

Ian was born in Leeds in 1972, he is a self-taught artist living in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and is undoubtledly proud of his heritage. Inspired by the characteristics of the Dales, Ian is a prolific sketcher and pochade painter who is attempting to capture the spirit of the local…

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