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Carol .

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This is a painting of Fishguard, I think it was 2004. I don't think the way I paint has changed that much over the years. Its from a picture I took when I was on holiday at Newport Bay.

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Interesting how our style changes and in your case Carol, your subject matter. I do like your buildings and we stayed in Fishguard years ago so I like that one.  Jenny, I like both of yours, your watercolours are very good.
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The first two plein air sketches of Polperro were part of a series of 12 that I did during a weeks holiday in 1995. The third tonal drawing was done specifically for The Artist magazine a couple of years ago… The last one is a recent sketch…

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Marjorie Firth

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I would say Alan that the first two are more graphic and the last two are more interpretive, particularly the last one. Your style has changed.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

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Well, we have to remember that Alan is among our senior members - it would be surprising if his work hadn't changed, but - it's always been good: this is why one hates him so....
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Sandra Kennedy

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Sandra, you were asking about pokerwork - this is the pokerwork bowl in my painting.
Marjorie Firth on 24/10/2024 03:08:58
Thank-you Marjorie. It is certainly beautiful work. Not only had I not heard the term before, but hadn't come across any examples either. 
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Well, we have to remember that Alan is among our senior members - it would be surprising if his work hadn't changed, but - it's always been good: this is why one hates him so....
Robert Jones, NAPA on 24/10/2024 20:29:14
Alan was obviously born sketching!

Alan Bickley

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I’ve gone from drawing a single line to make a statement, to multiple lines, almost Rembrandt approach as in my last recent example, which is part of my 15 minute sketch-a-day series that I’m doing!. I wouldn’t say it’s an improvement particularly, definitely more sketchy…
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Marjorie it was interesting to read your post, when you mention artists method of painting may change, but also the subjects they paint, you are so right, it haven't crossed my mind before now. I looked through my files and could find buildings after the date mentioned, only ones I'd copied from books by Roland Hilder.  My preference was towards the natural world, and now I want to be more detailed within that area.  I do like your first two posts, Alan, the clean definable lines are lovely. I used to dabble with a pencil when I was about 20yrs, but didn't take up art again till 2001. Its enlightening to see your more recent work method, and all are very inspiring. Wednesday I purchased a very modest Charcoal sketch set - Faber- Castell, seven pieces in all, that includes a kneadable rubber and blending stick, and a toned paper pad, to try out some of your techniques.  

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Thanks Carol, I’ve found this an interesting topic, hopefully a few more of us will dig out some older examples… I’ve used a Rotring Ticky 0.2 profipen and a Tombow brush pen for most of my daily sketches, plus a few splashes of watercolour on a few of them. Not every sketch needs additional colour, I’m not after a full blown painting after all. Charcoal with toned paper, grey in particular, is a good combination, along with white chalk - I use a Faber Castell square soft pastel, but any of the materials that I’ve mentioned above can be substituted.
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Carol .

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Alan, would you mind if I had a go at your first two postings, please?
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