The Thames with City Skyline – Monochrome Challenge.
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My second attempt at the challenge. Black acrylic ink and diluted to make two shades of grey, plus a splash of white gouache. A4 Grey paper which gave me a third tonal grey (always useful!). From my own photo, taken during my recent visit to the RA. So much inspiration for an artist around the Thames, you just never get bored! Great challenge this, will be doing a third one shortly, London Bridge will feature in that one. I often take photographs as a back-up, but I also managed a few dozen sketches on my long weekend trip, great for inspiration and to work from back in the studio.
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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