Castillo de Santa Barbara, Alicante.
I’ve always wanted to have a look around this ancient and historic castle. The last time that I arrived at the airport, I stopped off and spent a few hours on an interesting tour guide. (there is a lift up to it!). The fortress sits high on a rock face, and what a view it commands overlooking the city! Not easy to indicate all those buildings without going into detail – perish the thought! Studio painting completed in around three x 45 minute sessions, leaving each stage to dry a bit. From my photographs and sketches and as always, my own take on the subject. Oil on board 40 x 50cm. I have taken pics at various stages for a possible future WIP feature.
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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