Gothic Archway at Renishaw Hall by Alan Bickley

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Another smasher Alan, your use of colour has absolutely enhanced this very good sketch and the use of white is so strategically placed

Like this very much.

This is beautiful Alan.

A bit different to your usual work Alan however it’s a superb piece, agree with Heather regarding the colour etc.

I see the resemblance to Piper’s work Alan, your last posting also reminded me of his paintings of Renishaw Hall, I’m familiar with the grounds and your painting is an excellent piece.

I l8ke the addition of the colour Alan.

Beautiful work, love it !!

Even better than I thought it would be from your initial sketch ... and you've got the Piper feel.

Beautiful Alan.

An enigmatic work of art, Alan. I particularly like the blue-green of the background trees.

Posted by Carol . on Fri 05 Jun 16:23:27

This definitely has a Gothic feel to it Alan. The blue/greens against the red/browns give it that extra gothic feel.

Love the glow through the arch

Mysterious and beautiful!

Full of mystery and intrigue Alan. Great cover for a murder novel.

Can see the Piper resemblance, love the colours used.

Thanks for your support guys, moving on now to my churches series, I’ve made a start!

I really like the angle you have approached this from Alan, and a superb piece

This is lovely Alan, so much atmosphere and love that light coming through the Archway. And so admire your drawing skill.

This is fabulous Alan. I love how you have captured this subject.

Yes great use of color and composition

A superb sketch Alan and agree about the colour which is an unusual palette but works! Top job!

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Mixed media on A3 Canson grey paper. I’ve based this on a Piper lithograph but with my own input. I have visited the hall and gardens and it’s inspirational, certainly John Piper found it to be.

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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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