La Giudecca, Venice.

Works beautifully, Alan! Love the energy of the marks, all supported by your superb draughtsmanship, as usual. The dramatic light also adds to the appeal of the piece. Splendid work!

Wow! When you said you were working on a pastel, this is not what I expected at all Alan. That's what is so great about your work and your approach. You always produce the unexpected and it's always a triumph!!

Powerful Pastel Alan great contrasts

Hot stuff, again - you have real control of those reds: they're vibrant and fiery, but they don't scream at you, as red can easily do if present in any quantity.

Pastel!!!!!!!!! Wow, Alan!! Terrific!

Amazing Alan. I would have never said this is a pastel!

Absolutely love it Alan, the colours are amazing, love that sky!

Robust indeed and also the way I like my red wines , it has worked out beautifully and the lighting is a delight

I like this sky it brings forward the buildings and reflections Alan. Love the robust approach!

A dramatically beautiful sky and cityscape Alan and I love the chalk marks in the sky..it just adds to the vibrancy of the scene. Great reflections too...looks like the water is on fire!!!

This certainly jumped off the page at me, great sky and those reds in the buildings and reflections really add to a powerful atmosphere. All in my favourite medium too.

Thanks everyone, appreciated, It's not a medium I use often but it is enjoyable and wonderfully messy.

Splendid!!

Your paintings are always so striking and vital Alan - you have such a talent for creating energy in your paintings