Cathedral City - My Impression

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I love the warmth of the tones in this painting Alan.

Posted by Hilary Pearce on Thu 01 Oct 08:49:36

great painting, wish i could do oils!!!!

Posted by David Pilgram on Thu 01 Oct 08:51:21

I love this, it’s wonderful.

Posted by Denise Cat on Thu 01 Oct 08:55:51

A lovely painting -full of warmth.

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Thu 01 Oct 09:04:13

really good Alan, lots to like here

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 01 Oct 09:28:25

This is excellent Alan, I like the way you have kept it sketchy looking the colours give it a medieval look to me for some reason.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 01 Oct 10:17:23

Lovely glow to this one Alan, nice composition too.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Thu 01 Oct 10:38:22

Impressive colour & light.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Thu 01 Oct 10:52:33

Lovely overall work Alan; love the light in the cathedral windows that gives a welcoming effect.

Posted by Jim Morris on Thu 01 Oct 12:35:15

I always shy away from architecture, scared to death of it to be honest! I would love to be able to create the impression that you have captured here, of this almost medieval scene. I love the palette too, soft and mellow which adds to the feeling of age. Smashing Alan!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 01 Oct 14:06:53

Love the way the cathedral looks down in a protective way over the town and the lovely warm tones on all the buildings Alan. Lovely result of a very complex painting.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 01 Oct 14:56:35

Lovely composition and warm colours, Alan, I especially like the foreground buildings. (Just read your article in the latest copy of The Artist - love the Doxey Marshes painting - very different to your usual work, and so vibrant.)

Posted by Jenny Harris on Thu 01 Oct 15:35:41

This is lovely Alan, the warmth of the colours and the wonky roofs in the foreground are very appealing.

Posted by Katy Dean on Thu 01 Oct 17:31:31

It's all been said!

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 01 Oct 20:16:02

Very impressive Alan. Love the rich tones.

Posted by Margaret Nisbet on Thu 01 Oct 20:36:55

How to bring buildings to life. This is really interesting Alan. It almost looks like pastels not oil. There is a lot of variety in how you have used the paint and it all gels together extremely well. I really like it.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Thu 01 Oct 21:28:20

Well what great comments, I’m so pleased that so many of you like this one, I’m always very appreciative.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 01 Oct 23:32:39

So many positives to say about this painting Alan - the light in the cathedral windows is a great addition.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Fri 02 Oct 04:50:27

Very joyful and warming picture

Posted by Ceri Jones on Fri 02 Oct 10:00:00

So very impressive Alan, everything from the small figures to the winding road leading you up to that magnificent Cathedral, love the colours and just the right amount of light. A lot to be learned from this painting !!!

Posted by Linda Drury on Fri 02 Oct 10:49:12

Impressive all round Alan, and I especially like the slightly wonky looking houses in the left foreground. A great character piece.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Fri 02 Oct 12:26:58

Thanks once again to a few of the latest comments, appreciated immensely.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Fri 02 Oct 12:32:03

Really lovely Alan, very pleasing colour palette, I really like the sketchy aspect. Agree with Tessa the wonky buildings in the foreground makes it all the more charming.

Posted by Anjana Cawdell on Fri 02 Oct 14:04:29

Wonderful Alan- I love the composition and the shadow across the building in the front- it doesn't look like an easy piece to paint !! Your brave!!

Posted by Rachel Wood on Fri 02 Oct 16:27:03

Love the impression of a lose technique on the cathedral.....and the light on the foreground buildings.

Posted by Jill Hammond on Sat 03 Oct 07:54:59

Always up with the best of them Alan

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Wed 25 Nov 17:18:45

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01/10/2020

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Oil on MDF 20 x 20in. Architectural scenes are without doubt among my favourite subjects to paint, far more challenging than landscapes, but both equally enjoyable. I’ve kept everything loose and almost sketchy in places on the Cathedral, also incorporating some glazing in places, I hope that it all gels together! It’s worked up from an old C1960’s sketchbook ink drawings, it may be from a visit to Canterbury!

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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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