Beached for Repairs. by Paul (Dixie) Dean

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It's a lovely painting Paul. You are creating some really good work.

Posted by George Cutter on Tue 03 Feb 15:30:10

Really clever to do such work from imagination, not something I’m good at.

Posted by Jacqueline Budd on Tue 03 Feb 15:58:08

That is stunning!!

Posted by David Stevens on Tue 03 Feb 16:16:09

A really fine composition Paul. Good shapes on those crafts.

Posted by John Graham Inkson on Tue 03 Feb 16:21:06

Lovely imaginative work, Paul - good boats and a nice muted palette!

Posted by Anne Fletcher on Tue 03 Feb 16:22:19

Thanks everyone for your very kind comments.I enjoyed doing this more than I have done any painting for a while I think it’s because it’s different to my usual styles , I will definitely do some more work in this style.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 03 Feb 16:51:13

Very impressive Paul, a great subject handled excellently.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 03 Feb 17:03:02

Oh I love this, wonderful work!

Posted by valerie harper on Tue 03 Feb 17:51:20

A cracker Paul!

Posted by Russell Edwards on Tue 03 Feb 18:40:42

Excellent artwork Paul.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Tue 03 Feb 18:56:05

Thank you all for your comments, I read and appreciate each one .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 03 Feb 19:46:11

Really well done Paul!

Posted by Carole Swingler on Tue 03 Feb 20:04:18

Lovely soothing scene Paul and very well painted

Posted by Frank Bingley on Tue 03 Feb 20:13:12

Love this Paul it’s so skilfully painted with a brilliant composition.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 03 Feb 20:47:57

Nice and crisp look.

Posted by Keith Hastings on Tue 03 Feb 23:10:04

One of your best.

Posted by Tony Auffret on Tue 03 Feb 23:10:16

Very well done Paul.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Wed 04 Feb 07:24:42

This change in style works really well Dixie. It seems more graphic and yes I can see it as a book illustration. The composition is excellent, leading the eye into and around the scene. I love it!

Posted by Tessa Gwynne on Wed 04 Feb 08:00:09

Love this, the pen and wash style really suits the subject.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Wed 04 Feb 08:37:10

This is really good Paul, that black pen is working well for you

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 04 Feb 08:45:14

Lovely composition and light

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Wed 04 Feb 09:04:24

Many thank everyone for the very kind comments.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 04 Feb 09:10:59

This is lovely Paul.

Posted by Denise Cat on Wed 04 Feb 11:06:53

Like this a lot Paul.

Posted by Christine Rogan on Wed 04 Feb 19:38:47

Denise and Christine thank you both for your comments.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 04 Feb 19:41:43

Very good painting and I like the colour.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Thu 05 Feb 05:07:29

I like the graphic / illustrative style of this one Paul.

Posted by Andrew Roles on Thu 05 Feb 05:52:33

Sandra and Andrew thank you for your comments.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Thu 05 Feb 07:58:59

Excellent work Paul and especially from imagination.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Fri 06 Feb 21:09:26

Thank you Diane .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Fri 06 Feb 22:04:25

An excellent portrayl of Thames Barges, one of my favourite subjects.

Posted by David Whitehead on Sat 07 Feb 08:22:46

Thank you David .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sat 07 Feb 09:37:11

So pleased you added colour to this Paul, it's a lovely picture

Posted by Trevor Wick on Sat 07 Feb 16:45:16

Hank you Trevor , it certainly made a difference to the look .

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Sat 07 Feb 17:07:01

Lovely painting, Paul!

Posted by Cesare Romano on Tue 10 Feb 15:53:59

Thank you Cesare I appreciate that.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Tue 10 Feb 16:13:42

Hang on Studio Wall

03/02/2026

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A4 pen and wash imaginary scene, at one pint I wasn’t sure if I should leave it as a sketch or add some colour as you see I decided to add some colour. It’s on the forum in the daily sketch thread, I had put that I was unsure and Alan suggested a tonal drawing , I had started to add colour when I noticed his comment, it’s something I will do . As I added colour it reminded me of some of the illustrations in the school book ps in the 1950s , loved then and often copied them .

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Paul (Dixie) Dean

I have sketched most of my life on and off I became interested in watercolour following a spinal injury whilst in hospital but did not follow it up. My eldest daughter bought me a beautiful wooden box set of half pans about twenty five years ago I dabbled on and off until retirement twelve years…

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