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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

www.youtube.com/watch?v=isge... One of the best discussions I have ever seen on Youtube or anywhere else. I had to share this because I think everyone should see it. They articulate how many of us must feel.

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Call It Evil: Understanding the Trump Era (w/ Susan Neiman) | TCHR

YouTube video by The Chris Hedges YouTube Channel

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

#Sketch #Art #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #Colour #Pencil #PortraitPainting #Thaw #Morse #JohnThaw Morse. Crayons are ok sketching, but colour depth on white paper takes time. Paint is more immediate and I want quick results so I must try to return to painting now if I can.

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

My posts are practice exercises. To test accuracy.Drawing as if from life and the photo was a sitter, measuring with the traditional held out pencil. Aim is to quickly achieve an accurate likeness or landscape. Not to reproduce the photo. Time seems right to start using paint again. But can I ?

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#RichardPryor #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting Richard Pryor. Older, more serious looking here. Work in progress, about as far as I can go using crayons more like paint here , rather than as in my other quick sketches. Trying to rid painters block.

Richard Pryor. A great comedian, older and more serious looking here. Work in progress but about as far as I can go using crayons more like paint here , rather than as in my other quick sketches. I’m trying to rid my painters block.

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Paul Auster. I enjoyed his writing and often found myself identifying with his characters. #PaulAuster #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Paul #Auster

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

A Sound of Thunder. This short story takes 20 min's to read or is a free audiobook on my playlist if you can spare 20 minutes you might learn of a novel way that the USA came to be in such a mess. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qioU...

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A Sound of Thunder (Complete Audiobook)

YouTube video by Light Novel Dramatic Reading

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

#Infantino #TheHood The Hood the baddy on Thunderbirds who wanted to control the world, and Infantino who does control the World Cup.

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Thanks for the "follows" and the "likes". I always try to look at a profile and like that person's posts before I follow back. I have been away in the Azores, since then I've had quite a bit going on. Sorry that it is taking me some time to catch up and get back to you. I will asap. A

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Planned to start painting again this year, but have been unwell instead. Time for that now, but back to basics first with some quick sketches to get back in swing etc. W.C.Fields #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #WcFields

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy new year everyone, from London UK. Bye bye 2025. Let's all hope that 2026 is a good year for us all. #ArtStudio #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions

Studio wall with sketches.
#ArtStudio #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions

Studio wall, left side, with sketches.
#ArtStudio #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions

Studio with IMac screen and Christmas card.
#ArtStudio #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions

Imac screen and christmas card in my studio.
#ArtStudio #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Sid James. A great actor, see his early films especially. Comedy Star. Great subject for drawing practice. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions #SidJames #Actor #Star

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The Manager of Swallows Bank, Walmington on Sea branch. Captain Mainwaring. As played by Arthur Lowe in "Dad's Army" #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions #ArthurLowe #DadsArmy

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Plans to start painting again ruined by Covid, now on day 8 and still not right. Posted Zohran and here are a few sketches from this time. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions #Models #Portrait

Woman Sketch Portrait
#Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions #Models #Portrait

Three Quick sketched Faces Pencil
#Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions #Models #Portrait

Seated woman poser. Quick pencil sketch.
#Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions #Models #Portrait

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Been ill for three days but as there has been some good news from the USA for a change, I managed this today. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions #ZohranMamdani #NewYork

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Very busy month. Only had time for quick sketchs in the evenings. Here are a couple of them. I start my own paintings again in November. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions #Models

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Very quick sketches of Bertie the Border Terrier. He was asleep but likely to move at any minute. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #Commissions #BorderTerrier

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Eilean Donan Castle Scotland. Low tide. With Tourists. Very quick sketch from the car park. All my posts are drawings on paper with no digital manipulation. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #HW #EileanDonan #Castle

#Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #HW #EileanDonan #Castle
Eilean Donan Castle Scotland.
Low tide. With Tourists.
Very quick sketch from the car park.
All my posts are drawings on paper with no digital manipulation.

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

H.W.Tilman. The sailor who never "swallowed the anchor." I've read his 8 Sailing and Mountain Exploration books several times. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art #HW #Tilman

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Today’ sketch. Boats. . .Mon. Scottish harbour sketch. I am going to be very busy in October. Will still draw every day but might not post many. I will resume painting again at the end of the month. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art

Today’ sketch. Boats. . .Mon. Scottish harbour sketch. I am going to be very busy in October. Will still draw every day but might not post many. Then I will resume painting again at the end of the month.
#Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #Art

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

I'm new to Bluesky. I have 2 messages. If you sent them, I can't see them without my age verification first, facial r' does not work. My Email is alanmgray@hotmail.com if you would like to get in touch. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #MonicaVitti

Monica Vitti. #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #MonicaVitti

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Alan Gray @dailysketch.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Today a watercolour sketch. Erik Satie My Favorite; Three pieces in the form of a pear. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQmu... #Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #WaterColour #ErikSatie

#Sketch #Drawing #Illustration #FigurativePainting #ClassicArt #PortraitPainting #WaterColour #ErikSatie

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