Paintings of Oman for Queen Elizabeth
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“Alan Reed works on location by capturing scenes both by camera and in a small watercolour sketchbook which is with him all times. A limited edition facsimilie of this book has been produced on handmade paper, bound in red leather in a slip case. Each book is numbered and signed by the artist. Copies of this exquisite book are available from www.all-manahil-books.com. and also Alan Reed Gallery
With a reputation built up over 30 years of painting many art collectors now beat their way to his studios.
Now he will have a new honour — his work on Oman being presented to the collection of the Queen on the occasion of a State Visit to the Sultanate”. By Maurice Gent
For more details of this sketchbook and painting techniques see Alan Reed’s Blog
