Devil’s Dyke by Shirley May

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Nicely dramatic

Posted by Mike Lord on Tue 28 Jul 15:55:23

A terrific panoramic view with lovely textures Shirley May.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 28 Jul 16:14:54

I can tell you had fun. Lots of interesting brush strokes, dynamic and lively. I particularly like the sky, its colours and volume.

Posted by Federico Abascal on Tue 28 Jul 17:05:50

Another great sky to go with an excellent painting Shirley

Posted by Neil Williamson on Tue 28 Jul 17:25:34

Captivating landscape ! 😍 Love the bold brushwork and the incredible sense of movement in the sky. Truly a stunning piece, Shirley ! ⛰️✨

Posted by Sidra Shahin on Tue 28 Jul 18:03:38

Thank you very much for these kind comments!

Posted by Shirley May on Tue 28 Jul 22:05:20

Always a lovely view and always a lovely painting of it

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 29 Jul 06:05:46

Love that fantastic sky

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Wed 29 Jul 07:07:05

Another fabulous painting Shirley.

Posted by Shaun Byatt on Wed 29 Jul 07:53:11

Superb depiction of the sky.

Posted by Graham Taylor on Wed 29 Jul 08:12:09

Like your energy as always, and lovely contrasting darks - can feel the atmosphere!

Posted by Hilary Forbes on Wed 29 Jul 08:36:18

Very atmospheric

Posted by cecilia payne on Wed 29 Jul 15:45:17

Love the movement in this-

Posted by Rachel Wood on Wed 29 Jul 19:32:49

Hang on Studio Wall

28/07/2026

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I’ve really enjoyed painting up there with Brighton Painting Group. This is work on a picture begun there, and informed by other pics I’ve made of this view.

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Shirley May

Always loved drawing and painting. Studied biology at UEA, PGCE at Sussex, then part-time art studies at Sussex and Brighton, including printmaking. Before Covid I gave a little weekly watercolour class for 7 years. Now I am using acrylics on canvas and paper en plein air whenever possible.

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