165 - HODGSON’S MILL, BLYTH (2nd Version) - (WATERCOLOUR)

I like the surrealness of the warping.

LOve the warping and the colours in this – great work!

Brilliant work Dave! May I ask what did you use?

I just love this so much Dave…it’s so bent, a stunner;)

Penny – I used watercolours. May I mention that all of my work is just A4 sized. It all started when I bought a display book. I keep all my pictures in display books. I think I must be a frustrated illustrator. Some of my pen and ink scenic pics have been used in magazines, but as it was a small venture I only received complimentary copies of the books. I’ve sold 6,500 prints of assorted pen and ink scenes in my town since 1989, but i haven’t sold any colour work. I am not allowed to sell now because I receive a state benefit for ill health and can’t earn anything or I’ll be penalised. I’m still learning how to do colour work, so feel free, all of you, to offer tips.

Brilliant! Great perspective and twists, I love those.

Wonderful Colours and perspectives Dave. Great vision

I really love this !!

I don’t think you need any help with color – or colour! You have a unique style that is perfect for book illustrations. When my children were small I only bought them books with good illustrations – and of course good stories too – although they didn’t necessarily go together. Yours would have passed my exacting standards.

Not sure that you need more tips. Seems fine to me. It’s a picture of good things, interesting things, around the corner. Could never handle water colours too well. I love messing around with oil paint.

its amazing work,it would be easier for you to do it as you see it,,but your own style its got to be harder to do,to me its like a photo that you take and then have to manipulate to the style of your choice,,,but all the curves have to go with each other ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,o i will shut up

another great piece! i really love the leanings of the buildings and such… i think this, in part, helps give off the nice mood your ppieces have =)... keep up the great work!

wowowowowowowowowowowowow!

Fantastic,Dave,love it!!!

nicely done

I love the colours used in this peice!

Wow, the colour on this is stunning. This is AMAZING.

excellent work, great color and texture

The warping, the colour, shading and perspective all make for a brilliant picture! A4! fine work :)

Yep, I saw, thats what I meant. A4 is not that big…..a lot of detail went into that size.

If thats what you enjoy and you’re content with it, why change. If you feel the need for a challenge or a change, then you know its time to try something new. :)

awesome work, I love it!

Youwould make a wonderful illustrator! Lovely portfolio!

Your imagination is outstanding, love all he patch work colours that merge into the street too good!

Absolutely brilliant thanks so much for adding to the Mills and Mines group

ooooooooooooooooooooh
i adore it
the curly swirvy fiddly thing is so cool
and ze cullerz are zo cool 2

Really like your style

This one caught my eye Dave… I really like the colors and curves… your style is very unique!

loving your art, Dave. just looking at this lets my imagination play a bit.
hmmm, who may i encounter if i stroll along this path?...

I really like your style- The shapes that you pull out and exaggerate
Beautiful colours too

The purple shadow cast by the pole gives the image an interesting atmosphere. Afternoon sunlight? I like the way the brick road takes us up around the corner. Wondering what lies ahead….

very creative … really captures the feel of the place i believe …

I love this piece. What a great image. I wish I could draw like this. I love your use of colors! Beautiful work!

You’re very sweet. Thank you!

I love this, so musical!

Thanks Gillian; I’ve never heard it called musical before, but I know what you mean. I always listen to music as I draw, so maybe I got caught up in the rhythm.

when i look closely there are so many colour variations in here, it’s really delightful, i just love the cobblestones on the pathway so much and the shadow that falls across them in that purply blue colour, amazing work Dave :)

You have an incredible understanding of colour and light Dave. This is truly special and unique. :)

if this is a watercolour please add to the Just Watercolours group…anna : )

I love this one Fantastic!!

This is right up my street…not literally! I love it!

This must be your millionth comment, but this is just fabulous! The distortion is so appealing and quirky!

Such a cool work of art! I love older streets like this—such charm.

Great work Dave, the perspective and colour have an energy and vitality about them. It screams of history, the past, the working man. Congratulations on selling so many prints too, a real achievement ~ Anni :)

really wonderful work dave..so well done!!!