Dockside Cranes on the Thames by Alan Bickley

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Another 'yes' from me.

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 30 Jan 11:45:05

Great sketch Alan.

Posted by Denise Cat on Fri 30 Jan 12:19:47

Good one Alan.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Fri 30 Jan 12:49:16

Wow -just love this one Alan - those cranes are so good!!

Posted by David Stevens on Fri 30 Jan 13:15:47

Love it.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Fri 30 Jan 13:36:13

Not very pretty BUT these kind of sketches help the artist as they help you understand shapes and form, think of Monet,s impression sunrise which was not exactly lovely to look at in some respects and caused controversy because the way it was painted but it’s the overall impression it gives and to understand painting you need to draw as much as you can. Something I’m very guilty of not doing hence I’m struggling quite a bit with my art! Thank you for posting Alan, great work.👍🙏

Posted by William Jones on Fri 30 Jan 13:44:35

A cracking piece Alan to add to your superb collection of these lovely Thames scenes.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Fri 30 Jan 15:21:52

I love the rhythm - cranes and the smoke. Diagonal and vertical masts on the right. And many other things.

Posted by Dmitry Shaklanoff-von Seipt on Fri 30 Jan 15:40:01

Ohhhh, I love abot of pen work 🤗 cranes stand out nicely. Good composition as always Alan ❤️❤️

Posted by Faye Patrick on Fri 30 Jan 16:00:06

Abit 🙄

Posted by Faye Patrick on Fri 30 Jan 16:00:14

Excellent Alan

Posted by Russell Edwards on Fri 30 Jan 16:58:39

Great job, love the spontaneity of your sketches

Posted by Romila Datta on Fri 30 Jan 18:36:30

A busy scene so skilfully painted!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Fri 30 Jan 19:17:48

Love the regimentation of this pair, like they are saluting. Nice sketch.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Fri 30 Jan 20:49:33

This is also very good Alan.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Fri 30 Jan 23:01:08

👍

Posted by George Cutter on Fri 30 Jan 23:07:57

Great work again !!

Posted by valerie harper on Sat 31 Jan 08:25:13

I like the rhythmic grittiness of this one Alan

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Sat 31 Jan 08:55:49

Great sketch Alan. Really like the palette you use on these dockside sketches.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sat 31 Jan 11:55:13

Great 👍

Posted by Martin Norford on Sat 31 Jan 19:11:53

Love your series of riverside sketches, Alan.

Posted by Tim Bettesworth on Sun 01 Feb 12:08:50

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30/01/2026

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Going back in time again with this morning’s dockside doodle - watercolour in my sketchbook 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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