#192 ‘Morning Reflections, Ile de Re’ 18x21cm
by Clare Bowen | Jun 29, 2017 | Boats, France, Ile de Re, Seascape
I wanted to get a quickie in before we left for our next location. An early start where I was rewarded with beautiful light, really calm water and perfect reflections. I worked on a small board and time limited seamed to help being decisive and strong with...
#191 ‘Mist Clearing, Ile de Re’ 10×10″
by Clare Bowen | Jun 28, 2017 | Boats, France, Ile de Re, Mist, Seascape
I had completed a painting of this misty scene the previous day. It was a landscape board and smaller scale. I wasn’t 100% happy with it. Luckily the mist came back so I was able to have another go…When I started the tide was up and the mist...
#190 ‘Saint Martin Harbour, Ile de Re’ 8×8″
by Clare Bowen | Jun 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
A typical view of st Martin, with shuttered windows, boats and reflections. I wanted to give the impression of strong light. Although Ile de Re is not as far down as the Mediterranean it still has wonderful light and feels bright like the south of...
#189 ‘Hollyhocks, Ile de Re’ 8×8″
by Clare Bowen | Jun 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
We are in the main town called Saint Martin on this picturesque island in France. The hollyhocks grow in the streets and are in full bloom and look gorgeous against the white washed houses and terracotta roofs. I painted the shape of the shadows first, then...