Hastings towards Rye Harbour. WIP.
Stage 2 WIP. I’m writing a feature for the November e-newsletter titled ‘The importance of tonal values’, and I hope that some of you will find it useful. It’s not this actual scene, but the same principles apply whatever the subject. I have started this painting using shades of grey and establishing my tonal values from the outset. This way, you should achieve good contrast and aerial perspective. Simple and basic stuff of course, but so often ignored. For this stage I have started to introduce some colour, keeping the same tones. I will be keeping this painting very loose and spontaneous, that’s the plan anyway! Based loosely on a photograph courtesy of Dawn Farley. Oil on board, 25 x 60cm.
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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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