Bitton Church

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Lovely, Barry. Really like your work.

Posted by Seth Dalton on Thu 26 Apr 16:17:54

Lovely painting, Barry... we have friends who attend Bitton church!

Posted by Jan Rossington on Thu 26 Apr 16:29:40

Thank you Seth and Jan, I did use a bit of artistic licence and added the path if you do show it to your friends Jan.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Thu 26 Apr 16:47:31

Don't know why you were disappointed with it Barry, it looks like a great watercolour to me 😀

Posted by Linda Drury on Thu 26 Apr 17:28:02

Thank you Linda, you would need to see Jem’s painting as a comparison but I felt I didn’t manage my washes very well which is why I think I can improve on it if I paint it again.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Thu 26 Apr 17:35:59

Very nice work Barry, has that on site freshness feel to it.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Thu 26 Apr 17:56:04

Standing next to Jem? No pressure there then Barry! The light and shadows are the first thing that attracted me and the balance in your palette sets the whole painting off a treat.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Thu 26 Apr 18:31:28

Very well painted Barry, you should not be disappointed with this one,

Posted by David Johns on Thu 26 Apr 19:58:56

Thank you Stephen, I am of the opinion that Plein Air paintings often have something a little extra. Only the pressure I put on myself Fiona always enjoy painting in our group as there is so much support and encouragement. Thank you David, only disappointed as I know I can do a little better.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Thu 26 Apr 21:05:08

Looks very good, Barry

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Thu 26 Apr 21:08:24

Hang on Studio Wall

26/04/2018

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First proper Plein Air session with our group today in Bitton near Bristol. Was a bit disappointed with my effort at first probably due to setting up next to Jem Bowden who did a very nice painting of the same scene. However, it has grown on me after sitting with it for a while and I think it will make an excellent starting point for a studio piece.

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Barry Hulme

I started painting in 2004, I am influenced by Wesson, Seago and many of the great masters, more recently I enjoy the work of Steve Hall, John Hoar and Alvaro Castignet to name but a few. I paint in a loose style and try to simplify as I can. The medium I enjoy most is watercolour but dabble with…

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