Still Life with Grapefruit & Pears

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Hi Alan - I was just posting myself when I saw this, needless to say I has so many qualities - composition, colour, technique……. Great bit of Art work.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Tue 20 Jun 07:29:52

This is really good Alan (not surprisingly!).

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 20 Jun 07:47:32

Really love the colours so vibrant which stand out with the dark shadows and dark outlines Alan.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 20 Jun 08:06:31

Like this Alan , a dit different from your usual artwork.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 20 Jun 08:22:31

Lovely work, Alan - the mixed media and subtle colours work beautifully.

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Tue 20 Jun 08:27:05

Makes a great step-by-step demo too! If you aren't already signed up for our emails, be sure to do so soon as this will be sent out next week...

Posted by Painters-Online Team on Tue 20 Jun 08:34:24

This is just wonderful Alan. I'll be having a read.

Posted by Denise Cat on Tue 20 Jun 08:46:22

Really like this Alan. The composition, tonality and colours and your style shines through.

Posted by Sarah Stanley on Tue 20 Jun 08:55:09

I like that, I look forward to seeing how it's done.

Posted by Lindsey Way on Tue 20 Jun 09:21:47

Looking forward to seeing this in the newsletter Alan. What a gorgeous still-life!

Posted by Karen Lewis on Tue 20 Jun 09:27:22

Very different for you Alan but refreshing and informative in terms of colour and composition. Look forward to reading the article. No often you see a persimmon.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 20 Jun 09:41:56

I thought a new artist was posting. Quality work as usual though Alan

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Tue 20 Jun 12:19:06

Thanks guys, much appreciated comments!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 20 Jun 13:19:56

Wow, Alan, this is a real eye catcher. Love the strong colours!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Tue 20 Jun 14:37:19

Different for you Alan, like it a lot. Looking forward to reading how you painted it.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Tue 20 Jun 15:33:07

Alan, I can see a convert to Still Life here 😉. Did you have a feast afterwards? I love that pear!

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 20 Jun 16:24:51

Thanks once again guys… yes Marjorie, I did tuck into them at the end of the session! No convert, I’m working on stuff for the magazine, and it calls for still life!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 20 Jun 16:55:09

Looking forward to the article.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Tue 20 Jun 18:46:47

Alan, I agree with all the above comments, it’s only a true artist can master anything put before him! Excellent!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 20 Jun 21:17:25

An excellent lesson in tone, yes I get it!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 21 Jun 14:45:55

Great stuff Tessa, that’s the easy part!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Wed 21 Jun 14:59:39

Beautifully done Alan.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Wed 21 Jun 19:36:33

You make it look effortless, your mark making is dynamic but accurate. I also love the muted tones

Posted by Dawn Blatherwick on Thu 22 Jun 10:16:51

This looks wonderful, makes me feel like inviting myself to breakfast!

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Thu 22 Jun 22:31:17

This painting is so masterfully done and absolutely beautiful !

Posted by Lea Laboy on Sat 24 Jun 16:37:03

This is superb, I love the tonal quality and the colour palette, and the shadows are to die for!!

Posted by Rachel Wood on Sat 24 Jun 17:49:47

Hang on Studio Wall

20/06/2023

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And a persimmon thrown in for good measure! Mixed media on Stonehenge 250gsm Kraft paper (Jackson’s) 28x38cm. This is a 5-stage WIP which Dawn will be showcasing in her monthly bonus feature newsletter in July. For those of you who are interested in drawing still life using mixed media, you can follow my hopefully easy to understand tutorial! I’ve kept it simple and to the point…

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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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