#57 ‘Aubergine’ 6×6″
by Clare Bowen | Apr 6, 2016 | Pink, Purple, Still Life, Vegetable
This is the second time I have painted an aubergine, the first was back in January. I thought it would be a good subject for my students to try as it is very dark in tone but richly coloured and very shiny as well. I enjoyed painting it I hope they will too...
#56 ‘Courgette & Tomato’ 5×7″
by Clare Bowen | Apr 5, 2016 | 5x7", Green, Red, Still Life, Vegetable
I am pleased with the vibrancy of the greens and reds. The colour charts I made last week were helpful in the colour choices and mixing.This painting is an aid my students when they will tackle a courgette next half term. I enjoyed painting the different greens...
#55 ‘Camber Docks, Fishing Boat’ 6×8″
by Clare Bowen | Apr 2, 2016 | 6x8", Blue, Boats, Seascape, View, Water
I really enjoyed painting this little fishing boat, it’s in Portsmouth where I used live. Being a sunny day there were many people milling about I was on a walk through so lots of people stopped to chat. Behind me were houses, a couple were out in their garden...
‘My Hand’ Pen & Ink
by Clare Bowen | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
I decided to have a go at drawing my hand, which I’ve not tried before. I enjoyed it and will do more as it’s a great workout for drawing skills, no bluffing you have to draw what’s there or else it looks wrong.I also had a go at doing a quick sketch...