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Malcolm Davies GRA

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It's been a while, but here is a current project which I have had part drawn for quite some time and decided to make some progress with. Let's see how this one goes. As per usual a watercolour on Hahnemuhle paper.

Anthony Knight

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Look forward to seeing progress on this one Malcolm, love your railway paintings! You were working a lot looser last years, out of curiosity which do you prefer?

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Your patience is amazing Malcolm
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Malcolm Davies GRA

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Look forward to seeing progress on this one Malcolm, love your railway paintings! You were working a lot looser last years, out of curiosity which do you prefer?
Anthony Knight on 20/02/2025 12:09:24
To be honest Anthony, most of my work is now the 'looser' style which I really enjoy, but I do have this serious 'problem' with detail, where I can't help myself (as you know). I think there is a place for both styles. I am finding that the loose style is easier and much quicker, with some subjects than others, which I like as you get to see the results much faster.  I suspect that whilst I continue to develop my looser style I will still do this super detailed work as well, albeit on a lesser frequency, as they take so long to complete.  We shall see!!! Hope all this waffle makes sense. Malcolm
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Your patience is amazing Malcolm
Sylvia Evans on 20/02/2025 12:30:22
Hi Sylvia, not sure if it's patience or some form of disease!!!! Malcolm

Anthony Knight

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Makes perfect sense, it’s hard to ease back on the detail when you have an eye for it, in my opinion - it just keeps sneaking back in!
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Malcolm Davies GRA

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Some progress made up to last night. A while since I have done work like this, so a nice change.
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Malcolm Davies GRA

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I don't know about anyone else, but there are times when you say to yourself 'this needs something else' while working on a painting. I did this yesterday while working on the front area. I have now added the driver standing at the front, and I think that this was the missing something. 

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Alan Bickley

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Good move Malcolm, it’s broken that edge up which really helps. It’s all about the detail sometimes! Looks very promising!  Well beyond my skill level…

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Adding that driver makes it more of a story. I shall keep up with your progress on this, as it is looking superb thus far.
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Malcolm Davies GRA

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Starting to come together as work progresses.
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So good to see your WIP on the forum again Malcolm, it’s progressing extremely well .
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