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Gerry Mellor

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This is a finished piece, which I'll post in my gallery to share, but, in the spirit of ever wishing to learn and progress, thought I'd post in the critique section opening it up for any feedback. I'm currently focussing on a series of ink and wash where both are used to accentuate the focus, and to fade out. I welcome any feedback, comments, or thoughts, please. Thank you folks. A4
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Lynda Green

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I like the way you have approached this, it is an interesting technique. I think this works even better than the last painting that you posted. Your eye is really drawn along that path. I'll look forward to seeing it in the gallery.
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Gerry Mellor

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Thank you, Lynda. I think it is more-or-less the effect I was after.
With Sarah, Phil, Ellen, Rose the dentist, and the granddaughter whose name I forget.

Robert Jones, Napa

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I'll forgive you for making me crick my arthritic neck, because I think - as Lynda said - that this is a big step forward from your previous work.  But for those of us with cervical spondylosis, show it straight next time.....  I agree with all she said: the lead-in to the castle is well done, your colours are delicate but still strong, and I admire the way in which you've shown the approach path without making it so strong that it competes with your subject, which is the building.  I've no idea if your proportions are right, because I don't know the subject, but that doesn't matter if the picture works, which - it does.  
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Gerry Mellor

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Robert, thank you so much, this means a huge amount, and is very much appreciated. Thank you (PS my progress is partially down to the encouragement and community on this forum, so thank you to anyone reading this post, for your part.)

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Gerry Mellor

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straightened version...

Alan Bickley

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Not a bad line and wash drawing Gerry!  In fact it has many good points, some already mentioned by Robert. The lead in to the focal point is good, and I particularly like how you’ve introduced some of the castle colour into the pathway… that’s always a good thing. The shadows are reasonably strong, they could have been exploited a bit more but I’m nitpicking…
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Gerry Mellor

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Thank you Alan. Much appreciated. (and never be afraid to nitpick...that's all part of encouraging us to grow and progress)

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Steph Salt

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No suggestions from me just wanted to say how much I love it and from another with spondulitus, thank you for straightening it lol
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I really like this. I'd like to try something like this with inktense. Great detail.
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Gerry Mellor

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Steph, thank you. Much appreciated. I've just had a look at your 2 gallery items... very good works, and as they are from a while ago I'm wondering whether we should excitedly anticipate newer works soon?  Jade, thank you. I think the subject type and the fading out approach would be great in pencil. Do share when you do