#80 ‘Clematis’ 6×6″
by Clare Bowen | May 27, 2016 | Flower, Pink, Square, Surrey
A sunny morning, I was going to find somewhere away from the house to paint but as I was going through the back door this flower stopped me. Beautifully sunlight from behind, I wanted to capture the vibrant yet delicate petals. One thing I’ve learnt...
#79 ‘Gorse Cottages’ 8×8″
by Clare Bowen | May 25, 2016 | Flowers, Plant, Pots, Purple, Square, Surrey
This house is a few doors away from us. I was drawn to the sun drenched blue pots bursting with flowers. I cropped the door to make it a more interesting composition – and to emphasis the bits I really like! I started painting the pots first they were...
#78 ‘Wisteria’ 8×8″
by Clare Bowen | May 23, 2016 | Flowers, Plant, Purple, Square
I experimented with this painting. I used a different board called: Ampersand, it has a super smooth surface, unlike the medium textured board I usually use, which means the paint goes on easily but sometimes slips off and doesnt even make a mark! You have to get the...
#77 ‘Citrus’ 6×8″
by Clare Bowen | May 22, 2016 | 6x8", Food, Fruit, Green, Still Life, Turquoise, Yellow
I enjoyed painting these colours, fresh and clean. I liked the shadows – so much in them, also the harmony of colours and the challenge of a cut in half fruit, first one I’ve tackled! You have to really question what colour is that? And also tone, yellow...