#406 ‘Sunflower & Berries’ 8×14″
by Clare Bowen | Oct 18, 2018 | Flower, Purple, Sunflowers, Yellow
Oil on muslin covered board which I’d made myself.Thicker paint and experimenting with medium – GAMBLIN : GALKYD GEL OIL PAINTING MEDIUM. Speeds the drying time and adds a glossy thickness.Purple to compliment the yellow.Colours from the painting put into...
#404 ‘Dawn, Langstone Harbour’ 10×12″
by Clare Bowen | Oct 14, 2018 | Boats, Hampshire, Langstone, Low Tide, Seascape, Sunrise
I arrive early when it is still dark so I can faff with where I’m positioned & composition, board size and format. Mixing some colours and being as ready as I can be before the sun comes up!Those inky clouds where there when I arrived and...
#405 ‘Sunrise, Langstone Harbour’ 18x24cm
by Clare Bowen | Oct 14, 2018 | Boats, Hampshire, Langstone, Reflection, Seascape, Sunrise
The second painting of a morning (see previous post) A small sunrise oil sketch, very enjoyable subject, hope to go back before the boats disappear for winter!Slightly textured linen board gives a different finish.The tide was coming in so made the most of it...
#402 ‘Early Light, Bosham Channel’ 8×14″
by Clare Bowen | Oct 11, 2018 | Bosham, Morning, Seascape, Sunrise
An oil sketch before the tide swallowed the grasses up. I was pleased the sun direction was directly in front of me so great light on the water. Nice to paint something natural after the architecture of Venice.This area is a haven for Swans there must...