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Alan Bickley

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It’s in stock at Amazon for just under £12. I love actual hard copy books, I look at a screen far too much to go the Kindle route. You can buy it directly from HJS as I did, she even signed it for me which is always a bonus! Yes indeed Robert, she is an incredible talent, you don’t get the letters ROI and RSMA after your name if your not!

Alan Bickley

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Drat, I’ve duplicated it!

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Denise Cat

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I'm going to order a copy, I just hope I don't get the last one and Robert has to go without.

Denise Cat

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I'm just about to start the next stage and the paint I put on on Thursday is still tacky, should it be dry or should I expect this. I'm going to continue on through anyway.

Denise Cat

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I have done stage 3, I don't think I have missed anything. I don't think I am happy with the shadowing on the road and will probably make it a cooler shade. Photo isn't great, the light is poor today.

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I've just noticed, some of the shadowing on the road is at the wrong angle, so I will need to fix it anyway. I have also just noticed the bank under the large tree looks steep, that's something else I will have to fix, Oh I thought it was going so well. I'll get cracking again on it tomorrow.

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Alan Bickley

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Looking really good D, yes the shadows all need to be horizontal as in the foreground tree. Yes you can work on top if it’s a touch tacky, try not to lift the paint if possible! You’ve done your own version which is good, and created an excellent atmosphere. The bank is fine, looks like you’ve enjoyed following my example.

Denise Cat

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For someone wanting to try oils for the first time, it's has been great to follow and very enjoyable. At the beginning, I didn't have enough fields and now it looks like I have acquired a few extra acres. I have obviously got carried away. I will be wondering what to paint next with oils. It has been an excellent example to follow.

Alan Bickley

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Well finish this one off first and let’s see how it’s looking. But so far you’ve demonstrated some good discipline in following my demo, particularly as it’s your first attempt in oils.

Denise Cat

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I've been messing about with the road. Not sure how it looks now but I'm going to go on to the final stage and if I'm still not happy with the road, I will come back to it again at the end.

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Denise, I’m falling behind with my version! You’re almost there with yours and it’s looking terrific.....Alan will put you right with the road if you ask him, mine doesn’t look very convincing at the moment. I did intend to do some today but it’s another gloomy day, no light to speak of at all.

Denise Cat

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Hi Fiona, I've done a bit more, not sure about the sky. Thought I would get it finished today but I'll be at least another day on it. I still need to pick the branches and grasses out with the rigger brush. Here is where I'm finishing today. I'll go back to it tomorrow.
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