Monotype - Thames Barges at PIn MIll.

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Brilliant, love the highlights they sparkle Alan. Just a few brushmarks make those shapely barges.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 23 May 16:19:14

Very powerful image Alan, works well.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Mon 23 May 16:33:50

Well, I was just about to post my attempt at a monotype...following your instructions on the forum.....but after seeing this, I don't think I'll bother Alan. Mine is a pathetic example of the technique to be sure! This however, is masterful!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 23 May 16:50:35

excellent

Posted by David Harrison on Mon 23 May 17:04:52

Alan I don't know how you do it absolutely beautiful

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Mon 23 May 17:18:15

You've really brought this scene to life with colour, silhouette and highlight, all beautifully handled.

Posted by Willie Drea on Mon 23 May 17:48:42

I love the play of light on the water.

Posted by Alan Green on Mon 23 May 18:25:33

This is fabulous Alan, the white makes it shining.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Mon 23 May 18:53:14

Lovely work Alan.

Posted by Michael Mcmanus on Mon 23 May 18:59:26

Lovely

Posted by Glennis Weston on Mon 23 May 19:48:20

Wow this is amazing alan

Posted by Jenny Meadows on Mon 23 May 20:49:45

Excellent work Alan full of drama and has real impact , It also reminds me of some of Rowland Hilders work using gouache

Posted by Dermot Brennan on Tue 24 May 06:39:24

This is a lovely one Alan. Bright and beautiful!

Posted by Margaret Wallis on Tue 24 May 10:58:43

Nice and sparkly Alan.

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Tue 24 May 12:51:24

Always a pleasure to hear your comments, so a very big thank you to all.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 24 May 12:58:36

This is absolutely breathtaking, Alan. There's so much life and vitality in the scene, with atmosphere in spades. Superb work!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Tue 24 May 16:11:41

Superb Alan! Lovely colours and contrasts in this piece. Great subject too!

Posted by Chandra Ward on Tue 24 May 16:48:06

Is there any point in us trying to compete Alan. A lovely piece.

Posted by Adele Elgood on Tue 24 May 21:36:01

Love it, love it. I can;t wait until I can try this out.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Thu 26 May 15:32:33

Thanks all, and good luck Gudrun, it really is simple.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 26 May 16:14:54

Hang on Studio Wall

23/05/2016

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Monotype print using two passes of the press, background first followed, when dry, with the image. A4 Fabriano Rossapina paper and Caligo printing ink. Image size 8 x 5in.

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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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