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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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I do add buildings to my landscape and docklands scene but don’t focus on the actual buildings they are there in a supporting role. Looking at buildings particularly older buildings that offer more character is something I like to do, a visit to Oxford , the Cotswolds and local local towns etc I look at the buildings out of habit . I recently stayed in a hotel the Bear at Rodborough a sprawling old building with bits dated back to 1755, it was extended in the early nineteen hundred to include a tower. I was luck to have an upgrade to a room in the tower , semi round bedroom. I became quite interested in the old building, this is my third stay and I discover something interesting every time . Took a few photos from the out side and last week I took the decision to have a go at a basic sketch to possibly paint . Have to admit the thought did scare me a bit with all the different angles, some walls nor even straight , wouldn’t be allowed to build it these days, thank goodness they did . So a basic sketch than underwent several adjustments , rubbing out and trying to avoid it looking out of proportion.  Then it was adding some colour, such a variety of mellow sandstone colours with a variety of roof colours due to age and probably different materials. This was how it looks on Thursday last week, had a bit more time on it since and will add the photos next .
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Carol .

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A lot of work gone on with this, Dixie. Good to see it in monochrome. Your last post has an appealing colour pallet, it certainly suits the buildings. 
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Aye - keep going, lad!  Get the shadows right, and the rest should follow. 

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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I Thank you Carol and and Robert not had a chance to do a lot over the  last few days, other things had to take priority. Added a bit of detail and working out the shadows etc before I start again I will have a good look at what I have done and make any adjustments. 

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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I haven’t had the opportunity to paint for a few day , due to ongoing physical issues it difficult to sit and paint particularly leaning towards the painting, to overcome the problem I have gutted the shed / studio (aka SHEDIO ) and re installed it back two inches higher. I extended the penthouse top to become an L shape , this way I can change my working position as often as I need to. Had an hour in the thunderstorm and hail to test out the new working position far more comfortable, in retrospect should have done it this high originally, a bar stool high chair to sit or rather perch on is the answer.  Started to add some of the surrounding trees , two big old Yews are the main ones in the scene the one that I’ve started with casts shadow and causes light changes on the building, particularly the wall and single story roof underneath it. 
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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Hard to paint when your body aches, and always worth making whatever adjustments you can to your work surface; I sit more often these days - probably always did for watercolour - but have managed a bit of standing up to the enemy in recent months, by taking frequent rests, brewing a pot of tea, having a good sit down, which does enable you to move back from the picture and have a think about it.   As we're not paid by the hour (If at all!) we can at least work at the pace the weight of years demands ... I'm feeling rather poetic this evening.
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Robert Jones, Napa

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PS -  Paul: it's looking good!
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Sandra Kennedy

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Definitely looking good Paul.

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Wow! A challenging subject and one that I’d love… Great work so far Paul, perhaps a few too many straight lines but I know you’re struggling with a few issues. Keep in touch with your darkest darks… they could actually go a touch darker!
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Thanks Alan , I had to resort to a ruler but I will soften the lines before it complete few ridge tiles should help . Again before finishing I shall look to the shade and shadows partially on the left side where it quite dark under the trees .  Robert and Sandra I appreciate your comments.
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Carol .

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Looking good, Dixie. The addition of the shrubbery has already added depth to the painting, and livened the image. My only question of the shadow on the roof , would it be green or is it ivy growing from the guttering?
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