


#419 ‘South Parade Pier, Sand Reflections’ 20x50cm
by Clare Bowen | Nov 29, 2018 | Beach, dog walk, Low Tide, Portsmouth, Seascape, South Parade Pier, Southsea, Sunrise
When I arrived I was initially disappointed as there wasn’t much to the scene, the tide was still in and the sun wasn’t up so no colour, quite dull. But the tide soon went out and the colours appeared in the wet sand. Beautiful!
#418 ‘Sunset Campo Barnaba, Venice’ 40x50cm
by Clare Bowen | Nov 26, 2018 | Campo Barnaba, Canal, Gondolas, Italy, Sunset, Venice
A studio painting of a small plein air study from my recent Venice trip.This is the plein air painting and the starting point for the bigger painting above…1.Drawing made on location, helps to really see the subject.2. Studio shot to give an idea of scale and...
#417 ‘Autumn Colours, Waggoners Wells,’ & Reflections Tips
by Clare Bowen | Nov 19, 2018 | Artist Tips, Autumn, Landscape, Oil Painting, Reflection, Waggoners Wells
An area close to me with 3 pools of water. It’s quite a challenge as there a lot of trees and a little bit late for Autumn but still wonderful rusts and lemon yellow on the Silver Birch.I wanted water to reflect the colours which is why I went there.Tips for...
#416 ‘Autumn on Bramshott Common’ 12×12″
by Clare Bowen | Nov 15, 2018 | Autumn, Clouds, English Landscape, Oil Painting, Orange, Sky, Trees
This scene is about a 15-20 minute walk from our house. Autumn colours really improve this subject and I couldn’t wait to paint it! I liked the track leading in to the orangey oak tree. The sky was a bonus with fluffies. I put them in straight away as I...