Old Harry Rocks

Comments

Lovely painting - love the variations of blue!

Posted by David Stevens on Thu 26 Aug 07:58:00

Very nice reflections and tonal value in the subject, Alan. Look forward to reading the article.

Posted by Ron Goodwin on Thu 26 Aug 08:02:36

Absolutely sparkling.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Thu 26 Aug 08:38:05

Wow, love it. The colours, brushstrokes and that wonderful sense of light, top notch Alan

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 26 Aug 08:40:52

Really love the way you have done the water. Lovely painting

Posted by Faye Patrick on Thu 26 Aug 08:43:43

Like this one very much Alan, a beautiful seascape

Posted by David Johns on Thu 26 Aug 09:00:55

Wonderful sparkling sea and the intense burst of light brings your painting alive Alan. Love it.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Thu 26 Aug 09:09:19

Beautiful Alan, I love the way you have portrayed the chalk. The light & reflections are lovely

Posted by Jean Harris on Thu 26 Aug 09:10:56

I love the variety of blues and greens and the colour in the chalk is beautiful with the shadow falling across it. Lovely Alan.

Posted by Denise Cat on Thu 26 Aug 09:18:37

It's all been said, I'll just add my admiration for it.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 26 Aug 09:27:23

Gorgeous dazzling light gives a wonderful sense of place.

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Thu 26 Aug 09:48:13

Fantastic light, almost need sunglasses to view this Alan! Beautiful palette.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 26 Aug 09:57:54

They all said it, Alan: this is sooo beautiful, full of sunlight. Love it!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Thu 26 Aug 09:58:04

Excellent Alan another great piece of work from you.

Posted by Chris Scott on Thu 26 Aug 10:07:32

Great light and tones Alan, I look forward to your WIP and December article: always enjoy seeing your work and hopefully learning from you.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Thu 26 Aug 10:21:11

It has indeed all been said, but I feel I must add a "wow" of my own - this is gorgeous.

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Thu 26 Aug 11:20:47

Beautiful light Alan

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Thu 26 Aug 12:21:53

Beautiful light, Alan.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Thu 26 Aug 12:31:37

Love the way you have painted the sea Alan, and the light on the rocks is fantastic.

Posted by Katy Dean on Thu 26 Aug 13:21:05

A stunning, stunning piece, Alan! Fabulous brushwork in the foreground and the subtle shift of tones and hues are excellent. Beautiful work, indeed!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Thu 26 Aug 15:20:08

Well everything that can be said has been and they are all right . It’s superb.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 26 Aug 17:03:32

Excellent - great impressionist styly

Posted by Richard Cox on Thu 26 Aug 17:37:17

Beautiful!!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Thu 26 Aug 17:42:47

Never mind the paint brushes, this is an excellent painting. The light is fantastic.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 26 Aug 17:56:36

This is eye-catching, Alan! - so full of light and sparkle.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Thu 26 Aug 18:19:41

Alive with sparkling light Alan! Old Harry looks very handsome.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 26 Aug 18:28:59

Many thanks for your comments, I appreciate the effort!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 26 Aug 19:34:25

A real sparkle to that lovely blue sea Alan. The colour and light are rather beautiful!

Posted by Louise Naimian on Thu 26 Aug 20:00:28

Sunningly beautiful Alan. It must look amazing in reality. Wonderful colours. I love how you have painted the shimmering water and again, the colours on the rocks are superb!

Posted by Diane Boswell on Thu 26 Aug 22:06:45

Beautiful painting, Alan.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Fri 27 Aug 11:01:13

Beautiful dazzling light, Alan!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Fri 27 Aug 12:56:04

Beautiful Alan.

Posted by Sarah Stanley on Fri 27 Aug 16:41:16

Superb reflections Alan!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Sun 29 Aug 09:25:17

So beautifully painted

Posted by Romila Datta on Sun 29 Aug 14:19:54

Those blues are so fresh and sparkly, and it's a lovely soft light, I could admire this for hours.

Posted by Hilary Forbes on Tue 31 Aug 07:53:44

A light touch and beautiful light - love it

Posted by Jonathan Davidson on Sat 04 Sep 14:59:32

Absolutely stunning painting and I love the reflections, I would have this on my wall if I had any room left? Superb!!

Posted by William Jones on Wed 08 Sep 22:16:41

Just gorgeous Alan.

Posted by Chrissie Havers on Thu 09 Sep 13:20:43

Beautiful

Posted by Jon Davidson on Fri 10 Sep 16:32:26

A vibrant painting. Wonderful work.

Posted by Stephen Gillespie on Sat 11 Sep 10:53:52

Great painting. It glows!

Posted by Val Fisher on Fri 17 Sep 08:28:34

Hang on Studio Wall

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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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