Abbey Bridge - Tavistock. Plein air sketch

Abbey Bridge - Tavistock. Plein air sketch
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A cracking sketch Pete, will you work this up?

Thanks Fiona. I probably will at some point, although I did the same composition when I started painting again in 2015. It's interesting to re-visit a subject. Also it's a good yardstick to see how my approach/style has changed in 3 years.

Pete, I bet you can’t believe the comparison in your work, I’ve seen you progress from a tentative beginner, to a confident and assured artist. Your latest works have been very accomplished pieces. It’s about time you had an exhibition! Keep doing what you’re doing Pete, you’ve come a long way!

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03/07/2018
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Plein air sketch in watercolour. Arches rough paper. 140lb 1/4 imperial. I had a chance to try out my new easel today (Jakar watercolour easel - superb). We paid a visit to Tavistock and I had about an hour before lunch to paint plein air. A very enjoyable outing.

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Pete Batho

Hi. My name's Pete. I'm a self-taught artist living and working in Cornwall UK. Originally from Staffordshire, I moved to Cornwall in 1997 with my job as a Telecoms Engineer. Now retired, I took up painting again after a long period of inactivity. I first laid brush to paper in the 70’s when I…

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