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

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 22 Mar 11:01:51

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

Posted by Alan Bickley on Sun 22 Mar 11:04:25

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

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sun 22 Mar 11:11:51

This is excellent Alan.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Sun 22 Mar 11:15:18

excellent. Again. 😊

Posted by Martin Norford on Sun 22 Mar 11:47:26

Lovely, Alan. Particularly like those soft shadows.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Sun 22 Mar 11:58:53

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

Posted by Jenny Harris on Sun 22 Mar 12:59:49

Delightful Alan.

Posted by Denise Cat on Sun 22 Mar 13:03:13

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

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Sun 22 Mar 13:27:31

Superb study as always Alan

Posted by Chris Scott on Sun 22 Mar 14:32:00

Interesting sketch, love the shadows Alan.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Sun 22 Mar 14:47:44

The shadows create the light Alan.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Sun 22 Mar 15:02:04

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

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 22 Mar 16:21:59

Great sketch, lovely trees and terrific shadows.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Sun 22 Mar 17:06:03

Really like the shadows and how they emphasise the light.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Sun 22 Mar 18:15:12

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

Posted by William Jones on Sun 22 Mar 18:55:04

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

Posted by Carole Kelly on Sun 22 Mar 19:15:38

Like this.

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sun 22 Mar 19:16:33

I love those trees!! Beautiful as always Alan.

Posted by Sarah Crouch on Sun 22 Mar 19:26:08

Once again, super sketching Alan.

Posted by George Cutter on Sun 22 Mar 20:46:29

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

Posted by valerie harper on Mon 23 Mar 07:57:28

Excellent Alan

Posted by Russell Edwards on Mon 23 Mar 16:36:12

A great sketch Alan.

Posted by David Williams on Mon 23 Mar 18:56:00

Hang on Studio Wall

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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