Scarborough by Stephen Slater

Now this I really do like - loose and full of interest - good strong composition too. In fact I'd go so far to say I think it's one of your best.

Again good natural looking people going about their business, great sketch. I like intense Stephen.

Great skecth, Stephen. The immediacy of the piece is very appealing.

Many thanks, Michael, Carole and Seok, for your very encouraging comments.

Just right Stephen, my sort of scene exactly.

Super sketch - has the look of John Hoar about it (have you seen his pen and wash paintings?) I like the whole feel of - it's there, but it isn't there - about it. Nothing too defined but we all can see what is going on.

Lovely scene

Many thanks Derek, Thea and Glennis for your kind remarks. Thea , I have a DVD of John Hoar demonstrating his line and wash approach, very exciting work, perhaps a small amount has rubbed off?

This is great Stephen! A very relaxed but packed sketch, I agree with Michael this has got to be one of my favourite sketches of yours.

I'm with the others...Like the strong darks. Has real impact as an image.

many thanks Fiona and Paul, interesting how often the sketchy approach appeals the most, maybe because we are relaxed?