Stafford Castle from Doxey Marshes.

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Been there a few times when I lived in the Midlands (Pelsall). Another stunner Alan.

Posted by Pete Batho on Mon 12 Oct 18:58:51

Very interesting watercolour, Alan. One can see you enjoy in painting.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Mon 12 Oct 19:50:51

Delightful study, Alan.

Posted by Alan Ridley on Mon 12 Oct 20:24:44

Excellent and the excitement with the medium testing a very musical piece Alan and even the title gives a foretaste

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Mon 12 Oct 20:32:42

I think this is the best yet of your paint experiments Alan.......the balance of the softer washes against deeper and darker tones is just right. Superb!!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 12 Oct 21:38:27

Gorgeous Alan, love the colours :)

Posted by Maria Hughes on Mon 12 Oct 22:23:33

Your enjoyment and enthusiasm shine through as this excellent study demonstrates , very well done

Posted by Dermot Brennan on Tue 13 Oct 07:41:15

Lovely and free, a breath of fresh air Alan.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 13 Oct 17:12:46

Lovely contrasting tones in this one ,Alan.

Posted by Chandra Ward on Tue 13 Oct 17:56:54

Love this, Alan! Lovely colours.

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Tue 13 Oct 22:03:08

So expressive Alan. I'm such a huge fan of your work.

Posted by Sarah Eden on Wed 14 Oct 10:12:21

Superb work, Alan! Love the layers and the textures that you've achieved.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Thu 15 Oct 14:22:29

Hang on Studio Wall

12/10/2015

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Fabriano 300lb HP, 1/4 Imperial. Painted plein air this morning so a fairly rapid sketch, Doxey marshes in view also, which is a natural wildlife sanctuary. Testing some new watercolours and techniques, which I am enjoying immensly.

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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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