#426 ‘Winter Skies, Bramshott Common’ 8×10, 10×12″
by Clare Bowen | Dec 22, 2018 | Bramshott Common, English Landscape, Landscape, Sky, Sunset, Winter
A plein air sky not far from my house on land owned by MOD. I like seeing the distance and feeling the space. Winter sun means its sets over the distant hills – quite perfect!I used a textured linen coloured board to give it more atmosphere. This second...
#425 ‘Venetian Cafe’ 30x30cm
by Clare Bowen | Dec 14, 2018 | Buildings, Cafe, Cityscape, Italy, Venice, Yellow
This week I have been looking after the family Shih Tzu dog, while my Mum is away. He is 12 and has lost his hearing from old age, plus he has gone blind from bad breeding, poor sausage, so it makes painting a little tricky! But I did manage this one in the studio...
#424 ‘Early Winter Light, Camber Docks, Portsmouth’ 30x40cm
by Clare Bowen | Dec 11, 2018 | Camber Docks, Hampshire, Marine, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Seascape
First layer of burnt sienna and the all over thin layer of colour/tonal shapes was done on location and the next day I did a fat layer of lush paint! So fun to do. The big blue/black boat difficult shape as it was strong blocky, so I used thick and thin paint and...
#423 ‘First Light, Langstone Harbour’ 30x40cm
by Clare Bowen | Dec 6, 2018 | Boats, Clouds, Langstone, Seascape, Sky, Sunrise
A wintery day, and lucky to have a break in the weather as it didn’t look hopeful when I arrived – solid cloud and raining! I’m pleased I didn’t drive home, waited in the car and some beautiful light and cloud formations appeared, just my sort...