#51 ‘Adidas Boots’ 6×6″
by Clare Bowen | Mar 20, 2016 | Blue, Pink, Shoes, Square
These boots were a challenge to paint especially the laces! But I enjoyed all the different elements. I set up a casual composition as though they’d been taken off and left. The material is suede so there wasn’t a shine or highlights. I worked on...
#42 ‘Mary Janes’ 6×6″
by Clare Bowen | Mar 2, 2016 | Pink, Shoes, Square, Still Life
I enjoyed painting these shoes. Although I felt a little daunted in the beginning as I have not painted shoes before but I just broke them down into shapes and didn’t think of them as shoes! And then as I’m painting the shoes appear – and...
#30 ‘Strawberry Cupcake’ 6×6″
by Clare Bowen | Feb 9, 2016 | Cake, Pink, Red, Square, Still Life
I brought this tasty looking cupcake from a local cafe in Haslemere called Mirabelle. I’ve never painted something like this before, and it was a challenge! Getting the detail without loosing the freshness and making the colours work together as a...
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...