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Beadnell Harbour

18th January 20238th October 2012 by Alan Reed

This study will prove to be an excellent source of inspiration for future paintings I may tackle of Beadnell Harbour.

Longsands Beach, Tynemouth

18th January 20234th September 2012 by Alan Reed

I recently heard from one of my clients that a North East artist has been spreading false rumours that I never paint on location. Here is a blog post to put that nonsense to rest.

Longsands Beach, Tynemouth

21st January 20234th September 2012 by Alan Reed

I do enjoy painting “plein air” and the fun I have capturing the natural elements of sky, sea and land. Longsands Beach, Tynemouth provides great subject matter to paint on the spot.

Painting of the Pantheon, Rome

16th September 20221st September 2012 by Alan Reed

So convincing was Paul’s witness of Jesus Christ that even Agrippa said to Paul “You almost persuade me to become Christian”.

Painting of the Pantheon

25th January 202329th June 2012 by Alan Reed

This new original watercolour of the Pantheon in Rome forms part of my forthcoming exhibition. It’s at the Lit and Phil Library starting 6th July. The Pantheon is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Rome. It was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa about the time of the Bible’s Book of Acts. Agrippa’s inscription can be … Read more

Pump Room in the Snow

16th September 202218th January 2012 by Alan Reed

“Pump Room in the Snow” is a large studio watercolour based on studies I’ve made on location in Bath. Over the last two years I’ve entered the Bath Prize. It’s a painting competition held annually in Bath. The contestants are given a specific location in Bath to paint “plein air”. Once they have painted their … Read more

Alan Reed Winner of the Circus Prize 2011

8th March 202321st October 2011 by Alan Reed

Sadly, Winner of the Bath Prize Early this morning I received an email to say I had won the category for the best painting of the Circus Bath in the Bath Prize 2011. In 2010 I came 1st runner up in the Bath Painting Prize with my watercolour of The Royal Crescent. Spurred on by this success, I … Read more

Museo Correr

16th September 202230th April 2011 by Alan Reed

Museo Correr In May 2007 I spent several days painting in Venice. I was fortunate enough to take in a superb exhibition of paintings of Venice by one of my favourite artists John Singer Sargent. The exhibition was held at the Museo Correr in St Mark’s Square. John Singer Sargent (1856-1925) is said to … Read more