
White Doves using a Dovecote

by Martin Davey
Title
White Doves using a Dovecote
Artist
Martin Davey
Medium
Painting - Oil On Board
Description
This Oil painting illustrates a white painted Dovecote, with a number of Doves using it. The Dovecote is mounted on a wooden pole and was located in a field in Hampshire, UK. The roof is made up of a few pieces of corrugated metal and the wood sides are in desperate need of a repaint, though it seems popular with the Doves, walking in and out of the small openings built in.
It is painted on a canvas board measuring 10� x 12�, and took an afternoon to do, painting wet in to wet. The image is painted on to a red acrylic base, to help give the oil colours something to bounce off.
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October 2nd, 2013
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Comments (33)

Matthew Livsey
Completely enjoy what you do with a paint brush! This painting i particular stood out for me right away.

Hanne Lore Koehler
Magnificent painting, Martin!! Wonderful style and light in this marvelous composition! L/F

Martin Davey
Thanks very much Talya for the feature and kind words on the painting, much appreciated!