Orwell wrecks mono version. by Paul (Dixie) Dean

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A most interesting scene, Paul - I think it looks good in mono colour!

Very well done, Paul - the mono suits this subject!

I really like it as it is !

Very nicely done Paul.

They look like a sad bunch of boats in their retirement Paul. Perhaps a lick of paint would cheer them up. A great pen & ink sketch.

The mono version looks good.

Really good!

This is really good Paul.

This is really good Paul.

Thank you all for their d comments, they are really appreciated.

I like your colour version but feel this original has the most impact.

Very well sketched but I really like the colour version.

Thank you Sandra , I thought you might .

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19/03/2026
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Pen and ink sketch of wrecked boats on the Orwell in Suffolk, some have been cut up for part . Used water to dilute the ink for clouds, shadows etc , I intend adding some colour to this scene but though I would post it as a mono first.

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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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