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Gothic Archway at Renishaw Hall - WIP by Alan Bickley

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I have a copy of Osbert Sitwell's (rather interminable) autobiography, in which some of Piper's work on Renishaw features; the house seems to be a never ending source of inspiration; they don't build 'em like that anymore...

I like the point of view on this one.

Great drawing Alan

A delightful sketch

Looking forward to seeing this develop Alan , it’s always good to see a work in progress as the different stages help to understand how you work and achieve the final piece.

Thanks guys, these aren’t popular so I wasn’t expecting much interest… I wasn’t wrong!

Superb As usual Nice sketch

Nice to see this Alan.

Very interesting and well captured Alan

Interesting aspect Alan, and a good start to the sketch. Would like to see the finished article

What a fascinating building, and as has been said, an interesting angle to draw from.

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04/06/2026
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Work in progress obviously, I don’t usually post them but decided that I would on this occasion. Mixed media on Canson A3 grey paper. You can’t think of Renishaw Hall without John Piper coming to mind, an artist well worth studying. Just experimenting with tone and colour and then I’ll move on to my churches series.

About the Artist
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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