The Archer by Rod Fletcher

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I like it and the background works a treat too

Know this sculpture well from Skipton Wood. A wonderful representation and really captured the texture of the willow

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24/02/2025
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10" x 10" Oil on paper This is a sculpture in Skipton Woods. I tried this one before, in pastel, and ruined it with fixative. Tried it again. Used too much thinner, but I like the soft focus that created in the background. Just went over the sculpture element using linseed oil to ease the paint. Could be better. Maybe third time lucky?

About the Artist
Rod Fletcher

Hi. Like a lot of people I have dabbled for years with painting. Mainly with watercolours in the old Art Tutor days, but more recently pastels and acrylics. My focus has tended to be animals up until now. However this year I have started to explore water-mixable oils and the concept of still life…

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