Alan Oliver Beach Scene

An original c.1985 pastel drawing, Alan Oliver, Beach Scene.

A fantastically atmospheric beach scene in pastel by artist Alan Oliver (b.1937). Known beach subjects by Oliver include Brighton and Cromer in Norfolk; it is possible that this view is at Cromer.

Alan Oliver trained as an engineer, then as a graphic designer and technical illustrator, running his own successful film animation business, before deciding to become a full time painter in 1983. A strong design aesthetic underpins his work, as well as an interest in the play of light and colour.

Often working in pastel, Oliver became President of the Leicestershire Pastel Society in 2008. He also works in watercolour, oil and acrylic, and has exhibited at numerous solo and joint exhibitions, including at the Royal Institute, Royal Watercolour Society, Royal Oil Institute, Royal Academy and the Pastel Society.

In pastel on brown card.

This drawing was exhibited at the Pastel Society, Mall Galleries in 1985 (the historic exhibition label accompanies the drawing).