Preston Docks

This one is close to my heart. Preston Docks is right on my doorstep and I must have walked along there hundreds of times over the years. There is...

Preston Docks by Ian Waddington

This one is close to my heart. Preston Docks is right on my doorstep and I must have walked along there hundreds of times over the years. There is something about the way the light hits the water on a still morning that I have always wanted to capture.

I used acrylics on canvas for this piece, building up the sky with soft blends of grey and blue to get that classic Lancashire atmosphere. The reflections in the water took a bit of patience — lots of thin layers to get the depth right without it looking overworked.

It is a 16 by 12 inch piece and one I am really proud of. If you know Preston you will recognise this view straight away.

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