#206 ‘The Thames at Twickenham’ 8×10″
by Clare Bowen | Jul 20, 2017 | Boats, Bridge, London, River Thames, Wapping Group
Yesterday I had my first day painting with the Wapping Group. Is the longest established society of working artists in the UK, started in 1946 and limited to just 25 members. I went as a guest you can go 4 times in a season. I felt quite anxious but they...
#205 ‘Yacht Harbour’ 24x30cm
by Clare Bowen | Jul 17, 2017 | Boats, Emsworth, Harbour, Seascape
Not any easy subject! A mass of masts and mud! I was told it helps to paint the uprights – masts before you put the sky in. See pic below. I liked the light masts agaisnt the dark tree foliage and the hulls of the boats shining in the sun. I quickly put the...
Award Winner!
by Clare Bowen | Jul 13, 2017 | Boats, exhibition, Seascape
I have just found out I have been given 2 awards at The Patchings Art Festival in The Artist Magazine Category. So thrilled I can’t quite believe it ????It’s the Royal Talens award and The Artist Exhibition award. If you get a chance could...
#204 ‘View over Southsea Common’ 21x30cm
by Clare Bowen | Jul 12, 2017 | Boats, Easel, Hampshire, Seascape, Trees
This is a view from my Mums flat in Southsea – Portsmouth. I painted on the balcony, 7 floors up. The common grass area is already dry and burnt from the sun we’ve been having. The building is Southsea Castle (built in 1544) and the light house...