Steam Tug & Oil Tanker by Alan Bickley

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Me encanta la atmósfera.

Great sketch Alan.

I agree, great work !

Very good sketching Alan, as always from you.

Love those grimy sooty old ships on the river. Fine sketching.

... and a very good routine it is too

Love how the Tug melts in to the water, and he mucky steam!

Yes, I love the 'sootiness' of it all too, though I'm sure I'm being ignorant in my use of that word! Its so atmospheric!

A cracking piece Alan , superbly done.

Nice piece Alan ,very atmospheric.

Great sketch, very atmospheric.

You always capture a perfect atmosphere in your paintings Alan.

Like the bold mark making and subtle touches of colour which add warmth and age

The shape of the boats are really good Alan, especially that tanker. Thanks for sharing this.

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19/01/2026
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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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