First Light over the Boston Stump by Alan Bickley

Comments

Oh my Alan this is a stunner , it’s fantastic . The judges should be allowed to takeoff the extra dark glasses and see what they are looking at properly, no idea at all any of them .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Fri 09 May 07:44:06

Superb painting Alan.

Posted by George Cutter on Fri 09 May 07:57:03

Even better than the other one Alan! ( in my humble opinion)

Posted by Russell Edwards on Fri 09 May 08:02:53

Stunning artwork Alan.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Fri 09 May 08:40:47

Yes, I agree with Russell

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 09 May 08:50:22

It is a stunner beautifully painted Alan.

Posted by Denise Cat on Fri 09 May 08:58:36

Love it!

Posted by Jenny Harris on Fri 09 May 09:29:15

Very good, Alan, lots of atmosphere and harmony

Posted by Federico Abascal on Fri 09 May 10:58:04

An amazing painting

Posted by Julie White on Fri 09 May 11:04:01

An absolute stunner, Alan. Prosit!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Fri 09 May 13:05:21

This is great Alan. Really atmospheric and the highlighted areas work a treat. Great work.

Posted by David Williams on Fri 09 May 13:11:06

Ohhh love that sky. Another beauty Alan 😍

Posted by Faye Patrick on Fri 09 May 13:47:17

I like this one a lot Alan. So atmospheric.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Fri 09 May 16:47:38

Beautiful - excellent work!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Fri 09 May 16:48:07

Unlucky on this occasion Alan. I know Boston really well and the way you have portrayed the riverside buildings is fabulous! Full of atmosphere. Boston stump is the medieval tower of St. Botolph’s church, it’s quite a climb! 😥

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 09 May 20:36:41

I ‘m not familiar at all with the area. Both paintings convey the atmosphere you get in these industrial areas….I’m leaning slightly to this one as a preference, maybe because of the bright reflection on the water which draws my eye. Back to the drawing board for us then 😁 . It must be said there were some amazing entries in all categories.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 09 May 21:58:58

Thanks guys appreciated…

Posted by Alan Bickley on Fri 09 May 23:00:30

Full of interest with tonal, colour and shape variations. Great job Alan

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Sat 10 May 08:11:40

Very atmospheric.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sun 11 May 17:41:45

Stunning light exposed on the river and rooftops and barges , one can experience the first light of daybreak, superb Alan!

Posted by Angela Harrison on Mon 12 May 07:42:11

So much to admire in this painting Alan - detail, tone, subject and style- all excellent.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Tue 13 May 06:21:03

Hang on Studio Wall

09/05/2025

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It’s that tall thin building in the distance, for those who aren’t familiar with the area. My second accepted entry for this year’s TALP exhibition, (The Artist category), which is on now if anyone is interested in visiting. Oil on Panart board 40 x 50cm. No award this year, but delighted to have had two of my submissions accepted for exhibition - I’ll be back again giving it my best shot again next year as usual.

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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