Palma de Mallorca

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Usual high standards sketch Alan. A mere splash of colour makes all the difference.

Posted by Jim Morris on Thu 08 Sep 08:02:11

A wonderful sketch and agree with Jim

Posted by Heather Love on Thu 08 Sep 08:43:23

Excellent pen and wash Alan just that bit of colour makes such a difference and demonstrates that not every bit needs colour.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 08 Sep 08:44:41

A super pen and wash. I look forward to the features.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Thu 08 Sep 08:52:11

Superb Alan.

Posted by Chris Scott on Thu 08 Sep 09:04:26

This looks great Alan. Lovely scene.

Posted by Denise Cat on Thu 08 Sep 10:48:05

We have had many happy holidays in Mallorca Alan, and have visited the cathedral so know this scene well. You have captured it very well. I like the clean lines, and those lovely roofs.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Thu 08 Sep 10:55:32

I like this a lot and also look forward to the articles.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Thu 08 Sep 13:50:59

A fabulous piece, Alan. Love the use of varied shapes, the excellent accents and superb linework.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Thu 08 Sep 14:42:17

Like ....a lot.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Thu 08 Sep 14:59:41

Superbly captured Alan, beautifully understated washes.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 08 Sep 16:17:15

Lovely Alan. I look forward to your articles.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Thu 08 Sep 18:16:44

Beautiful artwork Alan. Love the warm colour and contrasting darks.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Thu 08 Sep 19:06:50

A really great sketch Alan.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Thu 08 Sep 19:57:56

Lovely Alan.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Fri 09 Sep 07:40:21

This is what you call a "scribble"? Would that we could all scribble like this!

Posted by Robert Jones, NAPA on Fri 09 Sep 23:17:32

Great lines and washes - I look forward to your articles Alan.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Sat 10 Sep 11:20:00

Gorgeous

Posted by Romila Datta on Sat 10 Sep 19:46:33

I love sketch book ‘scribbles’ what a wonderful collection of roofs. Great perspective

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Sun 11 Sep 15:16:42

Wonderful sketch, looking forward to your line and wash feature.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Sun 11 Sep 21:31:37

Lovely balance between the pen work and the colour.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Mon 12 Sep 14:32:54

Hang on Studio Wall

08/09/2022

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Pen and wash sketch reference my sketch book scribbles. I’m busy working on a double feature for 'The Artist' which will be two editions scheduled for early next year, it’s all based around line and wash, so I’ll be demonstrating the many different and varied mark making tools available, as well as some ideas for adding colour other than watercolour. Staedtler fine point Profipen on W&N 140lb HP watercolour block 7 x 12in, with a splash of watercolour

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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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