Thumbnail Sketches by Alan Bickley

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Would be interesting in the forum Alan. Working out compositions.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Tue 10 Feb 10:16:38

Okay John thanks…

Posted by Alan Bickley on Tue 10 Feb 10:17:34

Good advice to go with your excellent thumbnail pics.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 10 Feb 10:26:40

An interesting concept!

Posted by David Stevens on Tue 10 Feb 10:27:39

Wow so much to admire here Alan. Could never work so small because of eyesight limitations. Love the grey paper as it’s so effective.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 10 Feb 10:51:22

Even though they are small they still look like full size industrial scenes, clever!

Posted by valerie harper on Tue 10 Feb 11:52:21

Excellent idea Alan , will certainly think about using it.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 10 Feb 12:38:21

Like this little trio

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 10 Feb 12:40:58

Useful tip Alan. Wish I had the patience to add this to good practice of beginning a subject.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 10 Feb 16:50:27

Looking forward to seeing the pictures now Alan.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Tue 10 Feb 20:19:42

Hang on Studio Wall

10/02/2026

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Working up a few ideas using carbon pencil on tinted paper. This can sometimes be beneficial if you’re struggling for inspiration! Working small scale seems less challenging!

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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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