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Alan Bickley

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I’m of the same opinion as Tony on this artist. I’m not particularly impressed with his paintings, with the exception of no 6 on Paul’s selection. Yes, I do quite like his drawings, a bit more energy and some have a look of an etching… I don’t think they are though!

Jenny Harris

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Paul, just seen your comment - like you, I enjoy doing the research for artists that are new to me, but do appreciate that they won’t always be to others’ liking.  I often don’t comment if there’s an artist that really doesn’t appeal to me - and I’m afraid Mr. Twatchman’s doesn’t, although I do quite like the snow scene you’ve posted.  It can be a bit disheartening when hardly anyone comments and I sometimes wonder if people are losing interest in this series, but then again, people might be looking, but just not commenting, so it’s hard to tell.  I used to feel torn between feeling inspired by some of the artists we’ve seen and feeling totally despondent about my own work, but think I’ve got over that now - just have to accept that we all have our own individual styles and it doesn’t help to make comparisons!

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Hilary Forbes

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How about this Twatchtman from my art calendar, I've been looking at for the last three days - its "Wildflowers" in pastel. It's gorgeous and the colours luminous. I think the colours just have not come over very well in the copies above, and so don't have the impact they would have in reality - I like his artwork very much - I know we all have different tastes and opinions!
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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That’s a lovely bright painting you posted Hilary. Up I have looked for some more of his sketch’s but can’t seem to find them but I was fortunate to come across some of his maritime work thst I do like .
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Next weeks featuring artist are Rowland Hilder and Alphonse Mucha I will open the tread on Sunday evening as usual . Have a good weekend and stay safe .

Alan Bickley

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Who’s doing Rowland Hilder? Not sure if it’s myself Paul…
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Alan I would be more than pleased if you would do the intro on Sunday, I’m getting embarrassed the amount of times I do the intros I’m sure people must be getting fed up of me . I will open the thread about 5:30 on Sunday , it’s up to you what time you add your introduction. Thank you Alan 

Alan Bickley

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I certainly will Paul, I attended a masterclass in 1985 with him, so I will be delighted to give a short intro and showcase some of his wonderful watercolours.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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I’m so looking forward to seeing your intro and the painting that you select. I can’t think of a better person to present his work and especially as you have actually met him . 

Alan Bickley

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Thanks Paul, I’ll try and find a few lesser known examples, including a couple of limited edition hand-coloured etchings from my own collection!

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Stephen Kelly

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Cannot wait to see examples of Rowland Hilder, a true master in my eyes.

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Rowland Hilder  was my original introduction to painting . I borrowed a book of his from our local library , 3 times , I had a go with paints given me by my daughters on my 50th birthday .  I realized early on that , for me , watercolours were too difficult , and eventually switched to oils .  But I still owe him a debt of gratitude .  Steve
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