Quiet Cove - Tonal Sketch by Alan Bickley

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I like the look of this Alan , a good tonal sketch like this offers so much detail without being any detail. Tonal sketch’s can be quite intimidating to someone who is learning but looking at and studying good work like this can teach someone so much.

A great tonal sketch Alan.

Simple? Easy for you to say Alan.

These are very important sketches that you do Alan and i just wish I could find the time to do the same, as always brilliant work!

A great exercise Alan. Certainly something I need to do more of.

Very effective study.

I like this simplicity Alan, I fail to get that in anything I do!

Simple but so effective Alan.

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29/03/2026
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The simplest of tonal sketches for today’s project, simple, but nonetheless a good exercise to get you working without the aid of colour! A cove near Devon, on A4 grey paper.

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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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