The Footpath to Sandon Church.

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Really like the freshness of this,

Posted by Rachel Wood on Wed 17 Oct 08:58:10

Excellent sketch, I admire the free drawing style.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 17 Oct 09:40:23

Thank you for showing us some of your excellent working sketches Alan.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Wed 17 Oct 09:52:59

So spontaneous and natural Alan.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 17 Oct 10:08:51

This is beautiful, a great scene with the meandering track Alan.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Wed 17 Oct 10:30:07

Love this - will make a great painting. Like the freedom of charcoal.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Wed 17 Oct 10:35:12

Another wonderful sketch Alan. Great composition, the eye wanders straight to the church.

Posted by Patricia French on Wed 17 Oct 10:55:11

Beautiful Alan.. 👍🏻

Posted by Rachel Mansell on Wed 17 Oct 14:34:23

This really is an eye catcher, Alan. There is so much depth in it, lovely composition too.

Posted by Mia Ketels on Wed 17 Oct 15:22:41

It's a pleasure looking at your sketches Alan, keep them coming!

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Wed 17 Oct 15:39:36

I agree about the sketching principles they always helpme to gar into paintings. This is terrific Alan, but I love your pen & wash too.

Posted by Willie Drea on Wed 17 Oct 17:30:03

The addition of the white conte is fabulous.

Posted by Dawn Halliwell on Wed 17 Oct 17:51:09

Very good Alan, stands as a work in its own right.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Wed 17 Oct 18:08:35

Another great piece in charcoal Alan!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 17 Oct 19:05:00

A lovely sketch Alan, really good reference

Posted by David Johns on Wed 17 Oct 19:44:18

Nice to see Alan

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 17 Oct 20:02:41

Many thanks once again, I'm so pleased that you like these sketches. They don't take long once you've made the effort to get out with your sketchbook, and so useful to work from.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Wed 17 Oct 20:20:09

A beautiful sketch Alan. full of spontaneity and fluid marks.

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Sun 21 Oct 08:05:42

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17/10/2018

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Charcoal on Strathmore Grey paper, with a touch of white conte chalk. A few of you asked to see some of the working sketches that I had recently drawn plein air. I tend to spend about 15 minutes on each, and they can be a great reference for later studio paintings. Charcoal gives me the freedom to work boldly and quickly, and not worry about mistakes. Not everything that I sketch will be interesting enough to warrant a finished painting, but that doesn’t matter, I love the drawing experience and try and draw most days if I can, even if it’s only for five minutes. I’ll add a few more during the week, I hope that some of you will find them of interest. Thank you all for such lovely comments on yesterday’s sketch.

About the Artist

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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