Durham Cathedral

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Continuing my sketch a day throughout October!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Mon 02 Oct 10:48:59

I particularly like the colour palette in this lovely sketch

Posted by Heather Love on Mon 02 Oct 11:12:57

Lovely 😍

Posted by Faye Patrick on Mon 02 Oct 11:37:45

Great sketch Alan

Posted by Russell Edwards on Mon 02 Oct 11:40:42

Like this a lot, Alan!!

Posted by David Stevens on Mon 02 Oct 11:44:40

Simple and super, Alan!

Posted by Regloh Eknim on Mon 02 Oct 11:56:01

Beautifully done Alan .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Mon 02 Oct 12:15:51

Like lots.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Mon 02 Oct 13:19:31

Loving these sketches, Alan, full of vigour and simplicity, and proving less really IS more!!!

Posted by Thalia Stones on Mon 02 Oct 13:56:13

Has a lively feel to it.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Mon 02 Oct 14:14:25

Gorgeous Alan- so inspiring- a great idea too-

Posted by Rachel Wood on Mon 02 Oct 15:09:07

Wonderful movement in your sky Alan, together with the sketchy buildings …..a winner.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 02 Oct 15:14:12

Love the spontaneity of this iconic spot. Tremendous energy and lovely simplicity Alan.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Mon 02 Oct 15:50:10

Another great sketch, again lovely colours.

Posted by Hilary Forbes on Mon 02 Oct 16:56:25

Lovely Alan.

Posted by Denise Cat on Mon 02 Oct 18:53:10

A great sketch Alan.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Mon 02 Oct 19:57:01

I do like this, Alan. Love the mark making in the sky.

Posted by Ellen Mooney on Tue 03 Oct 09:45:54

Lovely juxtaposition of calm and busy passages throughout the painting, Alan - it really creates interest and leads the eye round the painting beautifully.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Tue 03 Oct 15:50:33

Love the colours in this.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Tue 03 Oct 16:33:53

Lovely atmosphere.

Posted by Emma Price on Tue 03 Oct 18:06:13

Great sketch - loose and full of movement.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Wed 04 Oct 05:07:35

Lovely warm browns Alan.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Wed 04 Oct 07:01:59

just amazing, i don't find better words!

Posted by Tanja G. on Sat 07 Oct 20:14:17

I really like your technique - and composition!

Posted by Simon Roberts on Thu 19 Oct 15:30:44

Stunning work Alan.

Posted by Ross Cameron on Thu 26 Oct 09:06:19

I love it. Was it mostly plein air or mostly studio? You do leave white spots at the background , which gives a sketch very fresh and feeling, however your the darkest values are at the foreground and with combination with the white spots bordering the the darkest tones , air perspective world very well. A lot of will power to leave those small white patches at the back!

Posted by Dmitry Shaklanoff-von Seipt on Tue 26 Dec 21:49:46

Thanks Dmitri, yes, it was all plein air in my watercolour sketchbook. Ten minutes at most I think… The white areas are left to give that sketchy impression, appreciate your comments!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 26 Dec 23:10:04

Hang on Studio Wall

02/10/2023

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Another pen and wash using acrylic ink, a hint of charcoal pencil. A4 Two Rivers watercolour pad.

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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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