Lichfield Cathedral from the West

Comments

Another of your lovely ink and wash sketches, I really like these!

Posted by Jenny Harris on Wed 09 Aug 09:55:43

Another superb example of how it should be done .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 09 Aug 10:32:32

Excellent as always Alan!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 09 Aug 10:33:35

An ink wash that speaks volumes without unnecessary detail. Very effective Alan.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Wed 09 Aug 10:44:49

Great work Alan. Lovely deep shadows

Posted by Jim Morris on Wed 09 Aug 10:49:43

Superb work. Love it all

Posted by Martin xxShawxx on Wed 09 Aug 11:49:09

Super. A lovely sketch.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Wed 09 Aug 11:57:24

Really like this Alan - love the tones you have achieved and the balance between detail and loose hints - lovely!

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Wed 09 Aug 12:31:33

Excellent sketch 👌

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Wed 09 Aug 12:40:49

Super drawing Alan. Wonderful contrast.

Posted by Denise Cat on Wed 09 Aug 13:03:52

Lovely work once again Alan.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Wed 09 Aug 13:37:19

Really like your pen and wash sketches Alan

Posted by Hilary Pearce on Wed 09 Aug 13:48:16

Agree with Jenny, good one

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 09 Aug 13:57:17

Intense work, Alan. Look forward to reading your findings with the eco papers.

Posted by Carol Jones on Wed 09 Aug 14:54:33

Another little gem 💎 ✨️ 💛

Posted by Faye Patrick on Wed 09 Aug 15:19:43

Your signature pen marks on show in abundance Alan, great tonal sketch.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 09 Aug 15:29:07

Oh lovely Alan! I shall learn from this! Beautifully done.

Posted by Rachel Wood on Wed 09 Aug 15:39:45

Your paintings always remind me that I work too hard on watercolours. Less is obviously more! I must get there one day as half of my ancestors were born close by and your painting is a lovely invitation.

Posted by Linda Wilson on Wed 09 Aug 16:37:45

Thanks guys, this fabulous cathedral isn’t far from where I live, you can see the three spires from miles away!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Wed 09 Aug 17:03:40

Very well done Alan.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Wed 09 Aug 20:48:19

Very good. Nicely loose but the spires are really sharp.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Wed 09 Aug 21:32:19

Fabulous drawing Alan

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 09 Aug 22:43:57

Love the touch of carbon pencil, Alan, great sketch!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Thu 10 Aug 03:18:32

Beautiful

Posted by Romila Datta on Fri 11 Aug 09:48:11

Hang on Studio Wall

09/08/2023

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A4 ink and wash drawing from my own reference material, with a touch of carbon pencil for good measure! Hahnemuhle Eco Hemp sketch pad. I’ve got a double feature coming up in TA in the new year, I’ve put their range of eco papers to the test… with interesting results!

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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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