Victorian Town House, San Francisco

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Very lively work Alan, the ink work is very striking, using the rigger oviously aids that.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Fri 26 Jun 11:28:38

Thanks Stephen, it was only a 10 minute bash, but I find that I can get many different line widths with the rigger as opposed to a marker pen. To me, this adds a bit more interest.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Fri 26 Jun 11:32:59

Wonderful depiction of this lovely house. I intend to have a go at this one as well, but you have set the bench mark very high, so I had better look to my laurels!!

Posted by Thea Cable on Fri 26 Jun 11:42:21

Thanks Thea, I'm not sure about setting a benchmark though, I was rather embarrassed when I saw it again... Look forward to your 'very much neater' version.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Fri 26 Jun 12:36:30

Love the bold use of lines and the spontaneous feel of the piece. Super work, Alan!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Fri 26 Jun 13:03:39

I do love your way with black ink Alan, it's so.........you know, there's nothing shy about it. Love it!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 26 Jun 21:35:43

An exciting addition to the gallery.

Posted by Sylvia Evans on Fri 26 Jun 22:12:29

Simple and strong.

Posted by Shirley May on Fri 26 Jun 23:40:06

Really like this Alan - I tend to use a twig as it can be quite excitingly unpredictible but I guess this also applies to a rigger - must give it a go,

Posted by Michael Edwards on Sat 27 Jun 13:42:50

Love the drama and energy

Posted by liz lynham on Sat 08 Aug 18:22:02

Lovely lively work Alan

Posted by Dermot Brennan on Wed 02 Sep 15:38:04

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26/06/2015

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Alan Bickley has sent in his version of Tony's project saying: 'Line and acrylic on Fabriano 300lb HP 11 x 15''. My immediate thought's when I saw Tony's photograph was to move closer in to the subject and exaggerate the perspective. This gives a more dramatic feel and a more interesting aspect to a rather flat scene. As I always do when drawing I used a rigger brush with black ink and rapidly sketched in the main details, finally putting on a few loose washes with acrylic. I left out the car but felt that the figure added scale'

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