A Secluded Cove

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Bright and colourful.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Thu 06 Aug 08:06:00

I want to go there!

Posted by Shirley May on Thu 06 Aug 08:07:18

Its good to see this technique Alan, it gives us who are trying to master oils help and advice.

Posted by Linda Drury on Thu 06 Aug 08:27:24

Super effect Alan. What art is about; lovely.

Posted by Jim Morris on Thu 06 Aug 08:34:08

So bright and warm, Alan. Love the impressionistic touch!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Thu 06 Aug 08:44:28

Like this a lot Alan

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 06 Aug 08:51:35

Recognised your style immediately Alan. Love the vigorous brush marks on the rocks, reflections and water. A strong immediate painting, which grabs one’s attention.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 06 Aug 08:52:51

Love the impressionistic style of this, Alan.

Posted by Katy Dean on Thu 06 Aug 10:10:47

Terrific textural work, Alan and I really like that sparkle in both the water and the sand. A joy to see.

Posted by Willie Drea on Thu 06 Aug 10:31:36

A different technique perhaps but your inimitable style is instantly recognisable Alan, a fantastic painting.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 06 Aug 10:59:39

That thick application of paint really gets the senses going Alan. It's a lovely painting.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 06 Aug 12:01:52

Interesting impressionistic textures, Alan, but it was the blue/orange combination which caught my eye.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Thu 06 Aug 12:45:23

Great mark making Alan, with singing colours.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Thu 06 Aug 13:05:37

Oozes sunshine and warmth!

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 06 Aug 13:28:27

Magnificent! I look forward to see your article as really want to try impasto technique.

Posted by Yoko Archer on Thu 06 Aug 14:26:49

Super blue! Wonderful expressive marks, too Alan!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Thu 06 Aug 14:43:52

Super colours and great cliffs / rocks.

Posted by Richard Cooper on Thu 06 Aug 16:01:54

Nice one Alan! Super brush marks and colours.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 06 Aug 17:30:11

Lovely painting Alan - jumps off the page!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Fri 07 Aug 22:17:29

Beautiful rock textures Alan and warm colours set off by that sparkling sea.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sat 08 Aug 07:29:48

Gosh thanks everyone, more comments than I anticipated - glad you like it!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Sat 08 Aug 07:37:07

Great work

Posted by Romila Datta on Sat 08 Aug 10:44:21

Fabulous, Alan. Love the textures, the brushwork and the wonderful way you captured the movement of the water.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Sat 08 Aug 15:53:23

Only just seen this Alan - really strong application of paint. I love the colours too. It’s a striking image.

Posted by Chrissie Havers on Sat 08 Aug 16:40:35

Superb

Posted by Richard Cox on Sat 08 Aug 18:29:51

Love this!

Posted by Margaret McCallum on Sun 09 Aug 21:12:08

Looking forward to your article!

Posted by Emma Price on Wed 12 Aug 07:22:13

I love those brush marks describing the water movement.

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Wed 12 Aug 11:03:36

This is superb, love the colours, application of paint and composition

Posted by Rachel Wood on Fri 14 Aug 09:39:41

Lovely Alan

Posted by Sarah Stanley on Tue 25 Aug 15:16:05

Such dramatic cliffs.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Tue 15 Dec 09:47:53

Hang on Studio Wall

06/08/2020

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Small oil on board 30 x 24cm to demonstrate impasto painting for an upcoming 4-part feature on ‘Oil Painting Materials & Techniques’ for The Artist magazine. I’ve deliberately kept it all simple, (the subject and the paint application) - flat brush work in the background leading to heavier impasto work in the foreground.

About the Artist

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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