Small Hamlet of Beech by Alan Bickley

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How lovely to have this kind of view near where you live - an excellent start to the day

Thanks Heather… they’re in abundance around here, but you just have to stop and look!

Superb sketch Alan , some lovely light and dark in there .

This is excellent Alan.

excellent. Again. 😊

Lovely, Alan. Particularly like those soft shadows.

Great sketch, love the early morning sun and soft shadows.

Delightful Alan.

I think this is one of your best sketches. You set the bar pretty high with these anyway…top work Alan.

Superb study as always Alan

Interesting sketch, love the shadows Alan.

You are utterly at home with these scenes Al, they bring out the best in you…..fabulous darling!

Great sketch, lovely trees and terrific shadows.

Really like the shadows and how they emphasise the light.

Fabulous sketch Alan and I love the light you have captured, another that is a great starting point for a full size oil.🙏👌

Such an attractive, little, hamlet Alan. I particularly love the trees and the white houses.

I love those trees!! Beautiful as always Alan.

Once again, super sketching Alan.

I agree, its the shadows that are so effective, lovely work !

A great sketch Alan.

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22/03/2026
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Sketchbook drawing done plein air early this morning, making the best of a sunny start to the day - just a few interesting houses which caught my eye…nothing too overwhelming - drawn from the front seat of my car… ten minutes from my home.

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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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