Along the South Bank by the London Eye

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I like this a lot John. It's unusual for a start with a limited view of the eye's supports. The people are suggested with just enough detail to inform the eye, and it lends itself very well to the medium, which you've still had to handle skilfully, maintaining the integrity of each wash. Great job. Well done.

Posted by Phil Rogers on Sun 11 Mar 07:21:15

This is great John. Lovely and loose with super washes.

Posted by Seth Dalton on Sun 11 Mar 09:05:33

Nice bustle. I like the dark metal thing. It just sets things off nicely.

Posted by Gudrun Ståhl Sharpley on Sun 11 Mar 10:05:11

Agree with Philip, makes a lovely impressionist painting

Posted by Willie Drea on Sun 11 Mar 15:17:37

It’s called a lamppost Gudrun. Beautiful and refreshing painting John!

Posted by Satu Vartiainen on Sun 11 Mar 15:36:57

Thanks for the comments Philip, Seth, Gudrun, Willie and Satu!

Posted by John Stevens on Sun 11 Mar 22:31:57

That is so lively and evocative.

Posted by Shirley May on Thu 06 Aug 07:52:08

Hang on Studio Wall

10/03/2018

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Plein-air watercolour sketch, 8 x 6 inches

About the Artist

John Stevens

I have sketched and painted, mostly plein - air, since my youth but only since recently retiring have I managed to devote some proper time to this lifelong passion. I strive to capture something of the mood and atmosphere that one constantly encounters wandering around London armed with sketching…

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