Sandon Hall, Stafford.

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Always wonderful paintings, Alan. The sky is superb.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Wed 28 Oct 19:29:43

The lack of detail in the hall gives centre stage to the fabulous sky. I like the softness of these new watercolours and this style Alan.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 28 Oct 19:47:42

You are spoilt for choice with all the great subjects nearby Alan another gem

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Wed 28 Oct 20:09:45

The sky is the centre piece, but everything in this looks great.

Posted by andre mulard on Wed 28 Oct 20:11:24

Wonderful atmosphere and light in this piece, Alan. Great work, as usual!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Thu 29 Oct 03:54:41

Great atmosphere to this one Alan lovely painting

Posted by dennis roberts on Thu 29 Oct 07:27:19

It looks like ghostly past even if it isn't. It could be the time of year. I love the reds and blues.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 29 Oct 07:27:38

Great Alan, love the almost ghostly hall.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 29 Oct 10:28:02

Splendid piece indeed Alan , I love to see painters painting in their localities as it gives a beautiful insight into their world

Posted by Dermot Brennan on Thu 29 Oct 13:49:14

It's the sky that does it for me Alan and so well balanced with the darks in the foreground.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Thu 29 Oct 15:29:23

Really like this one, Alan. Great sky as usual, and despite the strong colours it has a nice softness to it.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Thu 29 Oct 16:59:24

A mysterious air to this painting Alan...I think its because the hall is in soft focus, and all the other features are painted in strong tones.

Posted by Chandra Ward on Fri 30 Oct 15:59:07

Great colours again, Alan.

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Sat 31 Oct 21:03:00

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28/10/2015

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Watercolour on Fabriano 300lb paper 11 x 15''. Just a few miles from my home lies this beautiful hall, dating back to 1852 and the residence of the Earl of Harrowby. Having painted this subject on several ocassions, once as a commission from Lord Harrowby, but a much more detailed painting, I opted for a very quick sketch, concentrating primarily on the sky and leaving out any detail in the hall itself.

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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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