Cumbre Del Sol – Plein air oil sketch. by Alan Bickley

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Alan you have arrested the heat, beauty and the whole Mediterranean feel within this wonderful painting. The rich reds of the buildings and green cypress trees add to the panache of this undeniably, Spanish scene. Love it.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 22 May 09:48:56

Nice contrast between the strong colour of the town and and the light tones of the distant headland.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Wed 22 May 10:04:28

Great interpretation - loosely painted with great use of colour- great impact! (Thank for your kind comment re my recent posting).

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Wed 22 May 10:11:42

Lovely atmosphere Alan. I particularly like the understated foreground.

Posted by Peter Davison on Wed 22 May 10:18:01

Love the colour mix, Alan, especially the clear blue of the sea and sky - and also the square format.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Wed 22 May 12:59:22

Absolutely stunning, Alan, shouts heat and Med!!! Love it1

Posted by Thalia Stones on Wed 22 May 13:54:29

Really striking, Alan. I particularly like the tones in your distant headland and the loose brush work in the foreground.

Posted by Sarah Jennings on Wed 22 May 14:11:35

It's a Mediterranean dreamscape, Alan. I actually really like this particular vantage point but your higher work is also right up there. (pardon the pun) *smile* The colour of the sea is simply glorious, and the heat and light is quite dazzling. Super work! Bri PS I absolutely love this painting. No kidding. B

Posted by Brian J Mackay on Wed 22 May 14:46:22

Gorgeous!

Posted by Margaret Nisbet on Wed 22 May 15:24:30

Where's my sunscreen? Full of the heat and light of the Med Alan, wonderful.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Wed 22 May 15:43:26

A lovely painting indeed Alan, beautiful blues and shades

Posted by David Johns on Wed 22 May 19:26:18

Sums up the med Alan.....intense colour and light......fabulous.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 22 May 19:57:56

Wonderful!!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 22 May 20:24:08

Stunning painting, Alan, that blue, that red -terrific.

Posted by Willie Drea on Wed 22 May 22:03:29

Thanks guy's, appreciated immensely and wish I was back there!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 23 May 06:30:12

Very Mediterranean and hot ! Great colours.

Posted by Richard Cooper on Thu 23 May 16:15:48

Love the colours

Posted by Heidi Clawson on Mon 27 May 21:03:56

Just pure brilliance Alan awesome piece

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Wed 05 Jun 17:13:15

Hang on Studio Wall

22/05/2019

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I initially sketched out this scene in ink, which I posted a short while ago, just to get the feel for the composition – returning the following day to paint this same glorious vista in oils. Early morning with a warm day in prospect, so some inspiring strong tonal values and shadows to work with. I hope that I’ve managed to capture something of the Mediterranean light and colours. Oil on panel 30 x 30cm. I’ve bought back lots of small sketches from Spain, including Cumbre, and am currently working on a much larger oil in the studio, a higher vantage point and looking down onto the small secluded sandy beach.

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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