Under the walkway, Sheringham [SOLD]

Under the walkway, Sheringham [SOLD]
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Not surprised you were pleased - so would I have been. You've caught the light.

Great subject, smashing drawing, just think the shadows could have been stronger.

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13/04/2015
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While on holiday I was taking an evening stroll around Sheringham, the sun was just beginning to go down and the light caught these boats just right. After a couple of photos, I completed the picture back home a week or so later. I tinted the paper first with a wash of raw sienna, lifting out the white hulls of the main boats. A number of wet in wet washes followed, I then let it dried before adding details, the shadows are slightly exaggerated to enhance the light effects. I was pretty pleased with the result.

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Tony Purdy

I am largely self taught and have painted on and off for many years. Now I am happily retired and have relocated to North Norfolk where I can spend much more time improving my skills. This must be working as I have sold at 3 out of the last four exhibitions I have been in. I paint in both…

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