Toward the Blackhills at Sandon

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A stunner Alan, the colours are wonderful

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 24 Mar 09:24:00

I wonder how many of us would dare to put trees right in front of your eyes like this Alan, but with your painting they are so lightly painted and not overpowering it works beautifully. Another one of your great landscapes.

Posted by Linda Drury on Wed 24 Mar 09:33:10

Sumptuous blue shadows, reddish building in the hot spot, diminishing contrast in the distance, variety of mark making, warmth in the sky. What is there not to like? Super painting Alan. Beats the Baroque church in Valetta in my view.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Wed 24 Mar 10:05:32

Beautiful Alan, a clever recession of the soft colours.

Posted by Shirley Keeble on Wed 24 Mar 10:07:13

Terrific work again.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 24 Mar 10:09:14

Stunning. The variety of colours in the snow is glorious

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Wed 24 Mar 10:15:22

Super painting Alan.

Posted by George Cutter on Wed 24 Mar 10:39:44

Again a great scenery, Alan. I immediately recognised it as one of yours in your typical 'Bickley'-style. Super!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Wed 24 Mar 10:50:28

I love the trees at the front and the colours in the snow are just beautiful.

Posted by Denise Cat on Wed 24 Mar 11:16:23

Beautiful, Alan.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Wed 24 Mar 11:25:55

The balance of the colours in the foreground and far out into the distance where the hills are set below the icy sky, and that hint of pink does look amazing!

Posted by Angela Harrison on Wed 24 Mar 12:11:58

Wonderful contrast in colour.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Wed 24 Mar 12:22:12

You have a way with colour and composition Alan. Another excellent painting.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 24 Mar 13:06:42

Love the strip of light across the middle

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Wed 24 Mar 13:18:28

This flows with the landscape so rhythmically and is a very appealing snowscape but I long for the warmer scenes so much, after this dark, dismal winter Alan.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 24 Mar 13:56:40

Another superlative piece, Alan! This painting really conveys atmosphere in spades. Really stunning work!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Wed 24 Mar 14:07:31

Stunning, the soft colours are wonderful

Posted by Hilary Pearce on Wed 24 Mar 14:55:50

Stunning piece of work by any standard!

Posted by William Jones on Wed 24 Mar 15:31:49

Great sense of looking beyond into the distance.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Wed 24 Mar 16:19:28

You do snow great Alan beautiful

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Wed 24 Mar 17:09:57

Another stunning snowscape Alan.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Wed 24 Mar 17:11:45

Such a beautiful quiet softness to this Alan and I love the way you have painted the foreground trees.....a few scrubs of the brush and a flick here and there!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 24 Mar 21:56:05

Beautiful snowscape Alan, love those warm patches of colour.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Wed 24 Mar 22:24:19

Love the foreground trees - inspiring!

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Wed 24 Mar 22:32:58

Excellent snow scene Alan, very atmospheric!

Posted by Sarah Stanley on Wed 24 Mar 23:04:00

Love this Alan, great distance effects for the vibrant foreground.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 25 Mar 10:22:20

A lovely warm snow scene

Posted by Hilary Forbes on Thu 25 Mar 10:52:20

What great compliments, I’m really pleased that you liked this one, thank you all.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 25 Mar 11:57:29

I can only agree with everyone's comments Alan

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 25 Mar 14:41:35

Superb Alan! Everything is just right!

Posted by Diane Boswell on Thu 25 Mar 22:06:55

Beautiful, like the contrast of the trees in the foreground and the distant fields.

Posted by Jill Hammond on Fri 26 Mar 13:25:33

Great sense of distance - your choice of tone, brushwork and colour make this painting really stand out Alan - superb!

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Sat 27 Mar 09:35:51

Beautifully done!

Posted by Alexandra Lavizzari on Sat 27 Mar 11:54:55

Beautifully done.

Posted by Emma Price on Mon 29 Mar 11:00:10

A very enjoyable painting. I think the other commentators have said it all.

Posted by Barrie Jervis on Mon 29 Mar 14:16:58

Sittin here with my G& T have just had axhower cos the greenhouse/ garden is hot and sticky . Up pops this wonderful snow scene... love it Alan. 🐑

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Tue 30 Mar 16:35:10

Lovely composition and palette, Alan.

Posted by Ruth Dolan on Wed 07 Apr 18:11:34

The sense of distance and the light are stunning Alan!!

Posted by Audrey Hynds on Fri 16 Apr 09:34:53

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I came across a small watercolour that I’d painted plein air a few years ago, so just had to have a go at it in oils and on a larger scale. This amazing vista is on the Sandon private estate, the Blackhills looming in the far distance. The group of old brick barns and sheep shelters helped to balance the composition, as well as add a touch of colour.

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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