Frozen Stream, Wye Valley.

Comments

Superb Alan advanced techniques I thought it was Arnold Lowrey at first glance

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sat 30 May 18:12:30

Absolutely stunning Alan! Beautiful lights and shadows....and the palette, gorgeous!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 30 May 20:22:04

Thank you Dennis and Fiona, I think I've got another 30 or so from this Wye Valley series. I painted them all at the start of this year from sketches and small watercolours. I did do 55 altogether but have sold quite a lot and I didn't keep a photo record of them which is a pity.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Sat 30 May 20:38:00

Very dramatic and very chilly looking! Superb painting.

Posted by Thea Cable on Sat 30 May 21:22:01

What a lovely wintery scene. You've captured that chilly calm feeling superbly. Liking this a lot

Posted by Emma Barnett on Sat 30 May 23:11:31

Lovely use of tone here Alan, from the deep, rich browns of the distant trees, to the glowing sky and the highlights in the snow.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Sun 31 May 08:18:20

I love these rich colours Alan, reminds me of Zoltan Szabo the famous artist!

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sun 31 May 11:05:30

Thanks Carole, I'll take that compliment any day!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Sun 31 May 11:38:41

Hang on Studio Wall

30/05/2015

0 likes

1.311k views

Watercolour on Arches 300lb paper. Wye Valley series - Frozen Stream, late afternoon.

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…

View full profile

More by Alan Bickley

A View from a Window - Last Light of the Day.

The Path to the WhIte Cottages, Stowe-by-Chartley.

The Old Mill from Doxey Marshes, Stafford.