#488 Venice 2
by Clare Bowen | Sep 10, 2019 | Academia Bridge, Grand Canal, Seascape, Venice
Posted in order of finishing not necessarily in chronological order! This is probably my 20th or so painting of this view from Accademia Bridge. But I haven’t painted it like this before – its always different – size/shape of board, weather, time of...
#487 Venice 1
by Clare Bowen | Sep 9, 2019 | Seascape, Venice
My first paint in Venice, blessed with sunshine and water sparkles! Enjoying the company of artist friends Sally Balick and Emma Perring who are staying with me on the first week of this 3 week trip. Felt a bit nervous being back, higher expectations than last year on...
Painting Equipment for Venice
by Clare Bowen | Sep 8, 2019 | Equipment
Painting EQUIPMENT Post! I thought you may like to see what I’m taking to Venice ???????? we are there for 3 weeks of painting with my husband taking photos. So excited to be going again, it’s a special place I find very inspiring. We are travelling there &...
#486 ‘Red Sails’
by Clare Bowen | Sep 6, 2019 | Interior
‘Red Sails’ was painted in our cottage in Staithes (North Yorkshire). A dream view of the sea and lots of nautical pieces in the house. The boat has a lovely shape silhouetted in the window and I enjoyed painting the light around it and through the sails. ...