French Architecture - Pen and Ink Sketch

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I like it.

Posted by Rikke Jergyes on Wed 30 Mar 08:18:20

Lovely pen ink sketch. Oh there that touch of Blue again lovely 😏. I did message you back ony post as can't find the oil conversion on forum 🙃

Posted by Faye Patrick on Wed 30 Mar 08:49:11

That's a fine building Alan, excellent pen and ink sketch.

Posted by Denise Cat on Wed 30 Mar 10:08:26

Like this sketch a lot and those colour washes are so delicately done

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 30 Mar 10:09:42

Always liked your sketching style, Alan. I look forward to seeing more.

Posted by Willie Drea on Wed 30 Mar 11:00:32

I like your sketch Alan, and look forward to the feature.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 30 Mar 12:08:08

Love this Alan, and very much looking forward to your article too.

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Wed 30 Mar 12:42:47

I tried pen and wash recently and made a right dogs dinner of it so I'll look forward to your features. This is lovely, just a touch of colour makes such a difference.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Wed 30 Mar 16:25:21

Really nce lovely sketch, Alan. The paper looks interesting too.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Wed 30 Mar 16:28:14

Love the way you have focused on the roof & its colour & everything fades away from it. Very effective. Is this Normandy?

Posted by Jean Harris on Wed 30 Mar 20:37:52

Really like the pen work on this and the paper. Super sketch.

Posted by Dympna Marshall on Wed 30 Mar 21:29:47

Lovely idea looking forward to the article, Alan

Posted by Thalia Stones on Thu 31 Mar 03:49:21

Thanks guys! Only a sketch so appreciated. Faye, please clarify what you can’t find, I’m confused. Jean, from a visit to Paris some time back.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Thu 31 Mar 06:51:45

It a superb sketch Alan and a good lesson on how to achieve your aim with a few well positioned marks.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 31 Mar 07:37:50

Beautiful.

Posted by Akiko Seddigh on Thu 31 Mar 12:44:39

When we discussed about oils on the forum. It's okay I think I've tackled the cold wax varnish on top of my painting😁

Posted by Faye Patrick on Fri 01 Apr 12:40:33

It’s a perfect sketch Alan

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Sun 03 Apr 03:48:39

Hang on Studio Wall

30/03/2022

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I’m working on a few ideas for a two-part feature on pen and wash materials, techniques and exercises to try. I’ll be demonstrating dip-in nib pens, reed pens and a host of other mark-making tools - I’ll also be trying out a variety of interesting drawing papers and surfaces, including tinted papers that may help to give your drawings a lift! Walnut Ink with dip pen of an old Parisian building - Ruscombe Mill India Office hand-made drawing paper, 1/4 imperial.

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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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