St Paul’s Cathedral by Alan Bickley

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Once again a story told in a few marks , such high quality work . It’s all the more impressive as it’s done from memory , the tug and lighter add life to the scene , I’m such a fan of the old Thames tugs.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 25 Mar 08:30:09

I do love a limited palette

Posted by Diana Boanas Swa ASGFA on Tue 25 Mar 08:31:32

Amazing how you’ve done this from memory Alan, even if you’ve painted the scene before

Posted by Frank Bingley on Tue 25 Mar 08:42:43

Love the contrasts between the different subjects in this, Alan!

Posted by David Stevens on Tue 25 Mar 08:49:29

Great how you do these Alan.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Tue 25 Mar 09:44:13

Really effective Alan. Beautifully done.

Posted by Denise Cat on Tue 25 Mar 11:04:28

Always impressed by these 'simple loose' studies Alan.

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 25 Mar 11:08:10

Lovely Alan.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Tue 25 Mar 12:38:12

Thanks guys, much appreciated. I’m getting less and less comments as the week progresses! Time to take a break perhaps…

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 25 Mar 15:24:29

Another little beauty Alan.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Tue 25 Mar 16:40:56

A lovely painting Alan, great quality with limited palette

Posted by Neil Williamson on Tue 25 Mar 17:31:38

I really like this.

Posted by Janet Humphrey on Tue 25 Mar 18:44:39

10/10

Posted by Chris Scott on Tue 25 Mar 19:31:26

Simple yet effective again Alan

Posted by Trevor Wick on Tue 25 Mar 21:36:44

Always good Alan

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 26 Mar 07:59:57

I really like this, you are so good at these.!

Posted by valerie harper on Wed 26 Mar 08:08:37

The tug and the lighter are great addition to an already super sketch Alan

Posted by George Cutter on Wed 26 Mar 10:32:07

Lovely!

Posted by Romila Datta on Wed 26 Mar 16:32:41

Hang on Studio Wall

25/03/2025

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Obvious landmark of course, but I’ve added an old tug and lighter for interest! Simple loose watercolour with some pen work, A4 toned paper. No reference needed here, I’ve painted it hundreds of times in every medium!

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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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