Daily Painting #8 ‘Aubergine’ 6×8″ Oil on Board
by Clare Bowen | Jan 9, 2016 | 6x8", Purple, Still Life, Vegetable
The composition was set up with the aubergine and coloured papers, I then moved myself around to find a good viewpoint and height.I looked through my viewfinder to draw with a paint brush onto the board.Althought he aubergine is very dark in tone I worked on...
Daily Painting #7 ‘Lemon & Lime’ 7×7″ Canvas Oil Paper
by Clare Bowen | Jan 8, 2016 | Fruit, Green, Square, Still Life, Yellow
I wanted a citrus feel, with fresh colours and loosely applied paint.I enjoyed painting two objects together and also got excited about the colours.I can see how painting still lifes could be addictive as you can choose what wonderful colours to...
Daily Painting #6 ‘Red Onion’ 8×8″ oil on board
by Clare Bowen | Jan 6, 2016 | Square, Still Life, Vegetable
I went for a square format and bigger size than previous daily paintings.I raised my subject a lot higher as I like the onion roots. (see photo no.2)I also thought more about the composition and placed colour paper under the onion to make nice shapes, which also toned...
Daily Painting #5 Pink Gerbera 5×7″ Oil on board
by Clare Bowen | Jan 5, 2016 | Flower, Pink
I decided to paint the flower head in thick luscious strokes, making each stroke count and not to fuss around with it too much.It’s a little clunky looking but I am excited to do more in this way. It feels out of my comfort being less perfect and less...