Dockland Scene.

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I always like the light & colour you intoduce into your work. Regarding the crane, you are breaking the rules but the composition is all the better for it.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Fri 12 Apr 10:17:12

Works well Alan. I didn't feel it needed more figures.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Fri 12 Apr 10:44:31

And into the corner too. Who cares, rules are meant to be Broken. Like the smaller cranes in the distance, echoing the main one.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Fri 12 Apr 11:10:36

I like the high perspective you have chosen Alan. This makes it a very interesting painting to explore.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 12 Apr 11:26:05

Beautiful scene and colours, Alan. I think it don't needel more boats or figures, I like it as it is, not too much busy.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Fri 12 Apr 12:10:23

This is so good Alan, great perspective and regression. I would love to see what you would have down with that London skyscape on the celebrity painting program last night !

Posted by Val Kenyon on Fri 12 Apr 12:54:40

Really like this, Alan. Great work from your imagination. I think the crane placement is fine, had you had it facing the other way I think it would have spoiled the painting.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Fri 12 Apr 15:53:28

A fabulous industrial scene, Alan. I think the crane if perfect.... it doesn’t dominate.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Fri 12 Apr 16:48:27

Rules broken perfectly!

Posted by Shirley May on Fri 12 Apr 19:57:39

You know I have someone in the house that is a great fan of scenes like this Alan, well I’m not going to let him see it....lol It’s so interesting with a wonderful palette which enhances the subject.....the crane is the star of the show.....fab darling.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 12 Apr 20:06:56

Interesting to see a scene from your imagination Alan, and you’ve used more restricted subtle colours. Very compelling.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Fri 12 Apr 21:18:47

Lovely comments guys, appreciated immensely. Glad you liked the crane positioning.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Sat 13 Apr 07:27:52

I am pretty weak on composition rules so had to look at the crane to see what you meant. I love the palette, subject and aerial perspective.

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Sat 13 Apr 16:26:18

Great painting Alan, gorgeous atmospheric light, magic.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sun 14 Apr 09:20:45

Brilliant as always Alan. I think the crane is spot on . Nice way to go.

Posted by Lesley Hardy on Sun 14 Apr 19:37:01

Excellent painting Alan my sort of scene as I know like me you’re a big fan of this sort of picture , you’ve caught the mood perfectly

Posted by Dermot Brennan on Fri 19 Apr 10:39:12

You could say the crane is leading into the painting Alan. Bags of interest. Super .

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Fri 19 Apr 11:38:15

Some late Easter comments, cheers for that, appreciated.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Fri 19 Apr 11:51:53

Brilliant, Alan, as always. Love it!

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Fri 03 May 03:04:51

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12/04/2019

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Oil on Talens canvas board 40 x 50cm. Almost entirely made-up composition, something I don’t often do, but it does give you complete freedom! The foreground crane was researched to ensure some degree of authenticity. Painted over a couple of sessions, it could possibly benefit from a few more figures and another boat or two - perhaps it’s Sunday! Something different from my normal sea/landscapes. Broken one of the rules here, by deliberately facing the crane out of the picture!

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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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