#94 ‘The Bridge Tavern, Camber Docks’ 8×8″
by Clare Bowen | Jul 8, 2016 | Boats, Buildings, Seascape, View, Water
I was visiting my Mum in Portsmouth so I did a painting while I was there. Camber Docks is an interesting area with old buildings and lots of fishing boats and reflections. I have painted one there before in April.It was quite hard to decide how much to...
#93 ‘Tower Bridge, London’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Jul 6, 2016 | Boats, Bridge, London, View, Water
I wanted to make the most of being in London especially overnight. I persuaded my husband to get up at 5am (after the concert the night before!) and we heaved our equipment through London to the Tower Bridge view. It was a gorgeous morning, calm with great light...
#92 ‘Big Ben & Houses of Parliament’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Jul 5, 2016 | 10x8", Boats, Bridge, Buildings, City, London, View, Water
My sister kindly brought us Lionel Richie concert tickets in London (he was amazing!), so we made the most of our overnight stay and I did 2 paintings.This one I painted Sunday afternoon standing on Hungerford bridge. I have never painted in such a busy thoroughfare,...
#91 ‘Early Morning Staithes Harbour’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Jul 2, 2016 | 10x8", Boats, Harbour, Seascape, Staithes
An early start on the final morning I completed half of this before I drove home. I liked the dark tones and a touches of bright sunlight coming through.I finished the painting in my studio the next day. It was a challenge to keep the plein air freshness of working...