#367 ‘Pre-Dawn Maria Della Salute’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Sep 5, 2018 | Accademia Bridge, Boats, Bridge, Buildings, Grand Canal, Maria Della Salute, Orange, Venice
This was so fun to paint!! Although a little daunting too as many artists over the years have painted this subject standing on Academia Bridge from Monet to Ken Howard…We are very lucky as this bridge is a few minutes walk from our house. It’s a dream...
#366 ‘First Oil Sketch of Venice 2018’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Sep 4, 2018 | Bridge, Limited Palette, Venice
When I arrive in a new location I just want to get the first painting under my belt! Start it off and get into the flow, I also just feel itchy to do it!So this was it, feeling my way with the colours, shapes and the strong bouncing light of Venice. Decided to do...
‘Flying with Oil paints & Art Equipment
by Clare Bowen | Aug 31, 2018 | Artist Life, Artist Tips, Equipment, Studio, Travel, Venice
FLYING WITH OIL PAINTS & art equipment. Thought you might want to see what I’m taking to Venice – I am very lucky to be going for the whole month of September! ???? It’s the longest and biggest painting trip so far…. Last year we...
#365 ‘The Swan Inn, Haslemere’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Aug 26, 2018 | Buildings, Haslemere, Surrey, Townscape
This weekend I painted with Haslemere Art Society on the high street on Haslemere. It’s to promote the annual exhibition at the Museum 8-15th September. A fun morning with the members and a few passers by taking an interest and a subject I wouldn’t...