The Bosun’s Office! by Alan Bickley

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Brilliant scribbles Alan, seriously good sketching.

Posted by George Cutter on Tue 24 Mar 10:01:55

So good and achieved with little detailing, it allows the viewer to interpret the scene and fill in the details, interesting as each person will see slight differences .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 24 Mar 10:05:58

Wow this is a cracker Alan, love the subtle palette and particularly the old shed. That door is with the low shadow in particular.👌🙏

Posted by William Jones on Tue 24 Mar 10:40:01

Works beautifully Alan, the touch of colour brings it all together.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Tue 24 Mar 10:41:38

Superb!

Posted by Angela Harrison on Tue 24 Mar 11:13:57

Another good one Alan.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Tue 24 Mar 11:17:46

Another very fine piece of work.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 24 Mar 11:35:35

Superb!!!!

Posted by David Stevens on Tue 24 Mar 12:46:33

A cracking sketch Alan!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 24 Mar 12:53:35

I do like the addition of a bit of selective colour - this ha a lovely peaceful feel to it.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Tue 24 Mar 13:08:04

Very good sketching Alan, nice drops of colour in the sails to add interest.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Tue 24 Mar 13:30:25

Wonderful work Alan.

Posted by Chris Scott on Tue 24 Mar 14:03:44

It's very good indeed and I agree with William too

Posted by Heather Love on Tue 24 Mar 15:20:33

Excellent scribble !

Posted by Keith Hastings on Tue 24 Mar 15:40:17

I like all of your sketches but I really love the little splashes of colour in this one.

Posted by Lynda Green on Tue 24 Mar 16:24:29

Superb.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Tue 24 Mar 17:22:21

Excellent, love the colours

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 24 Mar 18:20:43

Again, just the right amount of colour.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Wed 25 Mar 00:51:36

The colours perfectly match the scene Alan.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Wed 25 Mar 11:53:57

Another brilliant sketch, love the subtle colours.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Wed 25 Mar 16:09:27

Excellent sketch, love the hint of colours

Posted by Romila Datta on Wed 25 Mar 21:23:38

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Or, The Club House, sketchbook drawing using pen and wash. Yet more maritime scribbles from my trusty pen & brush

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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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