Milwich Looking towards Sandon Church

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Perfect sketch Alan will make an excellent painting.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Tue 15 Nov 04:46:04

Very nice, the tinted paper creates a perfect base for this sketch. I like the use of the white pastel on top.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Tue 15 Nov 05:02:32

Excellent sketch Alan as you say very useful for a full painting.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 15 Nov 07:06:02

I agree with Andrew, looking forward to more

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 15 Nov 07:43:25

Oh I like it. Lovely sketch. Love the way you have painted it and the ink work 🙂

Posted by Faye Patrick on Tue 15 Nov 08:24:05

Super sketch Alan and a lovely idea for a painting back in the warmth of the studio! Your work is so accomplished and always a pleasure to see.

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Tue 15 Nov 08:37:36

Superb sketch

Posted by anne cooper on Tue 15 Nov 09:26:23

Sometimes a camera is not necessary, especially when you can capture a sketch like this as a memory of a scene.

Posted by Alan Taylor on Tue 15 Nov 09:26:40

A lovely sketch with the right balance of detail. Very eye catching Alan.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 15 Nov 09:48:56

Not a mark wasted, brilliant Alan.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 15 Nov 10:09:18

Lovely lively sketch and I love the tinted paper you have used.

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Tue 15 Nov 10:23:57

It's a great sketch Alan.

Posted by Denise Cat on Tue 15 Nov 12:51:35

An excellent quick sketch to catch the moment Alan

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 15 Nov 13:01:23

For a simple 'sketch' , it does convey a lot of information and atmosphere.

Posted by Trevor Bendell on Tue 15 Nov 15:19:24

Love your sketches Alan, the bits of colour and dark ink, beautifully done.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 15 Nov 15:39:12

Beautifully done Alan. A great sketch.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Tue 15 Nov 16:39:53

A cracker of a sketch Alan…..lots of interesting areas to explore.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 15 Nov 16:58:07

Super sketch Alan!

Posted by Linda Wilson on Tue 15 Nov 17:09:29

This is lovely Alan- love the immediacy of it-

Posted by Rachel Wood on Tue 15 Nov 18:06:16

Love pen and wash, looks good on the tinted paper.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Tue 15 Nov 21:12:18

Excellent

Posted by Richard Cox on Thu 17 Nov 08:42:22

Hang on Studio Wall

15/11/2022

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A simple double-page tonal sketch using Indian ink, a splash of watercolour and pastel. These sketch book scribbles can be really useful when back in the studio looking for inspiration! Strathmore Toned Blue Mixed Media pad 6 x 16in

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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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