Dundrennan Abbey by Alan Bickley

Dundrennan Abbey
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The large-ish wash of the pale blue in the sky gives a restful atmosphere to the ruins Alan. It does have that feeling of solitude and peace. I like how you have captured the depth to the lefthand building, telling you there is more beyond the archway. Another great addition to your series!

An Abbey fits the bill nicely lovely job Alan

Wow this is like something Hitchcock would love! Great architecture detail and long shadows in the foreground give the depth.

Lovely sense of place Alan, love to walk here.

Hugely impressive, Alan. You've conveyed the scale of the place and its ancient heritage and brought its historic magnificence to life. A painting that truly speaks to the viewer. Fabulous work!

The abbey looks right spooky! I love your bold use of colour and the detail on the remains of the building. The building on the far right seems to have a face on it which sort of adds to the whole haunted feeling - was that intentional?

Thank you everyone for your welcome comments. No Thea, it was not intentional, but Fiona spotted it straight away, she thought it was an angel... Not me then. Well spotted though.

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30/07/2015
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Mixed media on Fabriano 300lb HP, 11 x 15''. An Abbey instead of a castle tonight.

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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