November Challenge

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This is very eye catching Alan. Love the tonal contrasts of the blacks and whites and the lovely ink markings.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 19 Nov 10:13:44

Yes, definitely an eye catcher, Alan. Splendid drawing!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Tue 19 Nov 13:04:59

Excellent drawing Alan. Really like the distant trees.

Posted by Richard Cooper on Tue 19 Nov 13:33:43

Excellent contrasts Alan, you have also included a wonderful variety of marks and tones. Love the Magpie!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 19 Nov 15:47:40

This is lovely, Alan, super tonal contrasts. The little bird is a nice touch!

Posted by Jenny Harris on Tue 19 Nov 16:17:50

So effective Alan. Works really well on tinted paper. I’ve got some somewhere you have inspired me .

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Tue 19 Nov 16:19:26

Thanks guys, appreciated.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 19 Nov 16:47:24

Superb work Alan.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 19 Nov 16:55:01

Another great Alan, love the white gouache on the grey, really makes it.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 19 Nov 19:53:33

Hang on Studio Wall

19/11/2019

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My fourth and possibly final attempt at this month’s challenge. 10 x 9in drawing on Steel Grey Canson Mi-Teintes. Rigger brush and black acrylic ink/white gouache. Loosely based on yet another photo courtesy of Fiona. I have exaggerated the size of the fungus mind you, it just worked out that way rather than planned!

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Alan Bickley

Having studied fine art and graphics at both Stafford and Derby college, my career working as a graphic artist and latterly as editorial artist with Northcliffe Media Ltd, has kept me constantly in touch with all aspects of art and design. Painting mainly in oils, acrylics and watercolour, my…

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