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Alan Bickley

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Yacht’s in dry dock, first blocking in stage on an ACF box canvas 16x20in. Mainly inspired by some sketchbook drawings and research, but needs a lot of sorting out which will be enjoyable! I’ll be keeping it very impressionistic and loose, once again with limited detail, more focus on a strong composition and muted blocks of colour! but it’s going to take some working out… and then there’s all that rigging! Watch this space…

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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Looking forward to seeing this develop Alan. As always the basic sketch is done really well, so important if you want those boats to look good , you  regular advice getting basics right create a good foundation for what follows.

Denise Cat

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You can already see Alan, it's going to be a cracking painting.

Tessa Gwynne

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Looking very good Alan, and I’ll be interested to see what you think of the ACF canvases. I have bought two to try, but not used yet.
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Marjorie Firth

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I must admit I feel a bit squeamish about them because they are man-made, I like the thought of traditional materials such as canvas. But I have one which I have yet to use and some more are on order. Who knows? I may be a convert.

Alan Bickley

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In fairness, they aren’t bad and I’ve been relatively surprised at how easy they are to paint on. But, I like a coarser grained surface, and this is the only one that they make at the moment, but it is being looked into - it’s quite fine and perfect for artists that like to paint detail … which I don’t! This is my fourth canvas to date, definitely a good alternative, and the craftsmanship is second to none!

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Tessa Gwynne

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Ah, thanks for that. 

Alan Bickley

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Stage two, if anyone is interested!

Tessa Gwynne

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Most definitely! I do like the colours you are using Alan.
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Paul (Dixie) Dean

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The boats are taking shape really well Alan , just goes to prove that the basic sketch builds a strong foundation. 

Denise Cat

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Your initial sketch was excellent Alan and it's really beginning to take shape and form. Lights and darks are strong and great contrast coming through already. Great palette.

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Love this - composition and especially the colours.  (Would make an interesting slightly abstract painting just as it is.)

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