Lots Road Power Station by Alan Bickley

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These cradled boards are very smooth, so not my normal support but thought I’d try a few out.

Like this Alan , I though the watercolour and pen version was really good . It looks like a busy day with the tugs etc rushing around, the drifting smoke add movement to the scene.

Wonderful subdued palette and I think sketches like this can look better but that’s only my opinion, remember going to the National gallery to look at Constable and Turner also the impressionists and some of Constable,s oil sketches I loved but that’s just me? Nice one👌

It’s good Alan but as you suggest a work in progress. I really like those dabs and marks.

Loo0king very good indeed

Looking just great.

And a powerful painting

Looks great Alan.

Wonderful interpretation Alan.

This is absolutely beautiful, love it just the way it is.!!

A lovely subtle use of colour with lots of action on the river .

A hive of activity that delivers a marvellous painting Alan.

Looking good indeed

This is outstanding Alan - a powerful scene beautifully captured

Love this, Alan.

Thanks guys, going to have another session on it tomorrow.

I love your choice of colours that have captured this scene beautifully.

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Oil on a Jackson’s cradled board 20 x 40cm. My previous post of this iconic landmark was done in watercolour and ink. Probably needs another session to finish off a few details, the sky is a bit patchy , but it’s too wet to work over at the moment. Definitely looks better in the flesh…

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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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