Thames Dockside with Barges by Alan Bickley

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A very productive morning Alan

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 20 Jan 12:04:53

Thanks Heather… well, 20 minutes or so and enjoyable as always.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 20 Jan 12:12:37

Another beauty, Alan!

Posted by Cesare Romano on Tue 20 Jan 12:17:08

like this a lot, for me its one of your best. I partially like the addition of the bridge in the background

Posted by Martin Norford on Tue 20 Jan 13:15:57

20 minutes?! I am in awe ...

Posted by Bobbie Matulja on Tue 20 Jan 13:35:51

Loving these Tames sketches Alan , more please sir.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 20 Jan 13:50:15

Scribble?! I love it.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Tue 20 Jan 14:42:55

Another snatch of brolliance Alan, fabulous boat.

Posted by Willie Drea on Tue 20 Jan 14:57:31

Super sketch Alan. Astonishing for so short a time.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 20 Jan 15:08:26

Beautifully executed Alan.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 20 Jan 16:19:30

Quite superb Alan.

Posted by George Cutter on Tue 20 Jan 16:23:51

Love it - the solidity of the boat against the distant buildings behind.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 20 Jan 18:28:56

Wonderful scribble Alan.

Posted by Denise Cat on Tue 20 Jan 19:22:45

As usual another nice framable work

Posted by Lou Carlo on Tue 20 Jan 19:54:44

Can just feel that cold water!

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Tue 20 Jan 19:55:40

This is a beautiful Alan - I love this approach to painting- the tones and details are perfect.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Tue 20 Jan 19:59:15

Love it!

Posted by Romila Datta on Tue 20 Jan 20:56:14

Your work is instantly recognisable Alan, those almost lazy washes interspersed with a few lines and minimal detail. Great.

Posted by Frank Bingley on Wed 21 Jan 07:12:05

Love your artistic shorthand

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Wed 21 Jan 09:14:44

A 20 minute scribble, you're just showing off Alan!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Wed 21 Jan 10:54:16

Thanks guys much appreciated… well, maybe 25 minutes Russell!

Posted by Alan Bickley on Wed 21 Jan 10:55:35

It is impressive to see such a high level of atmospheric clarity in a pocket-sized format, Alan. Your use of watercolor here perfectly captures the shifting morning light of the dockside. The 'touch of pen work' you mentioned is particularly effective;This piece beautifully demonstrates that a quick sketchbook study can hold as much weight and mood as a full-scale studio work.

Posted by Lea Laboy on Wed 21 Jan 17:04:10

Really good.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Wed 21 Jan 17:37:10

Great boats on this Alan, and as Martin has said, good idea to put that bridge in the background.

Posted by Trevor Wick on Sun 25 Jan 17:56:01

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20/01/2026

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This morning’s sketchbook scribble in my pocket-sized Stillman & Birn sketchbook. Watercolour with a touch of pen work!

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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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