by Clare Bowen | Nov 12, 2019 | Artist Life, Artist Tips, TV
Preparation I have waited for three years to do the Sky Landscape Artist the Year as I didn’t feel ready before. For those who who haven’t seen it, it’s a TV art competition with 8 artists in each of the 6 heats. The idea is to complete a painting in 4 hours...
by Clare Bowen | Nov 19, 2018 | Artist Tips, Autumn, Landscape, Oil Painting, Reflection, Waggoners Wells
An area close to me with 3 pools of water. It’s quite a challenge as there a lot of trees and a little bit late for Autumn but still wonderful rusts and lemon yellow on the Silver Birch.I wanted water to reflect the colours which is why I went there.Tips for...
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...
by Clare Bowen | Jun 10, 2018 | Artist Tips, Blue, Daisies, Flowers, Open Studios, Still Life
Painted yesterday during our Open Studios. A busy day with 21 people coming to visit, I’ve sold 12 paintings to date – got plenty more!! But exciting to have sales and lovely feed back!This year there are many wild daisies, great blankets of them, they...
by Clare Bowen | Mar 17, 2018 | Artist Life, Artist Tips, Flower, Flowers, Jug, Snowdrops, Still Life, Studio
Last of the spring flowers for now especially with the snow falling outside! These little snowdrops were still good after the previous day painting. I didn’t want to repeat the painting so changed from glass to a jug. I use a viewfinder for just about...
