Old oak with Ivy

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Oooooh yes. I have an old oak like this at the top of the garden. Inspire… thanks .

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Tue 08 Mar 08:52:57

Wonderfully drawn.

Posted by Stephen Kelly on Tue 08 Mar 08:56:28

Wonderful tree and wonderful drawing, Alan.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Tue 08 Mar 09:06:16

This is excellent Alan and drawing it from a homemade Reed pen, that must be so satisfying when you produce such a beautiful piece.

Posted by Denise Cat on Tue 08 Mar 09:09:05

Wish I had wonderful trees in our garden we just have 10 fences down. Great drawing Alan in your ink work 👌

Posted by Faye Patrick on Tue 08 Mar 09:15:00

Superb drawing Alan, old oak trees are the kings of the forest

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 08 Mar 09:37:35

An impressive tree and an impressive drawing Alan, and a home made reed pen - impressive!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 08 Mar 10:07:25

Very skilfully realised Alan!

Posted by Detlev Bucks on Tue 08 Mar 10:47:58

Superbly drawn.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Tue 08 Mar 10:55:22

A superb drawing Alan of a beautiful old tree , I do like the colour of the walnut ink. I must have a go with a reed pen the markings look so good.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 08 Mar 11:29:13

Super drawing Alan. I love old trees like this, so much to look at, but I find the upper branches difficult.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Tue 08 Mar 12:47:59

A beautiful drawing of a characterful tree. Inspires me to whittle a reed pen and explore its potential.

Posted by James Underwood on Tue 08 Mar 12:51:10

Terrifically Pen sketch, impressive,

Posted by Richard Cooper on Tue 08 Mar 13:09:49

Wonderful drawing Alan, you can see your graphics background coming through! Love the hint of green.

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Tue 08 Mar 13:30:48

Great drawing of an impressive old oak, Alan. Like the touches of green.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Tue 08 Mar 13:42:28

A grand old oak, beautifully rendered.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 08 Mar 15:26:47

Super drawing of a great subject, these old oaks are living history.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 08 Mar 18:57:26

Beautiful drawing, good use of the reed pen.

Posted by Emma Price on Tue 08 Mar 20:11:36

Thanks everyone for your encouraging comments, I always enjoy reading them!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 08 Mar 20:33:46

Fantastic, I always stop to look at these beautiful trees on my walks. This is very well observed Alan.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Wed 09 Mar 07:58:41

An impressive old oak beautifully drawn Alan.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Wed 09 Mar 17:00:57

This is beautiful Alan

Posted by Rachel Wood on Wed 09 Mar 17:49:41

Excellent ink drawing Alan, like that shade of sepia.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 10 Mar 12:42:10

Excellent observation

Posted by Eirian Pascoe-Jones on Fri 11 Mar 08:29:43

Very interesting art...

Posted by PogArt Ti on Sun 13 Nov 14:03:39

Hang on Studio Wall

08/03/2022

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I first drew this gorgeous old oak tree about 20 years ago which stands in a nearby field, and I’m pleased to say that it’s still standing proud today. I’ve used a home made reed pen with walnut ink for this quick study, they’re such an expressive implement to draw with… well you only have to look at the drawings of Rembrandt, who was undoubtedly the master of reed pens. Reed pen and walnut ink, on Ruscome Mill India Office drawing paper.

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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