#515 Autumn Colours, Rhode Island
by Clare Bowen | Nov 5, 2019 | America, Autumn, Landscape, Seascape, Trees
I was standing on Hussey Bridge in Wickford. A beautiful scene of coloured leaves and reflections. Nice to have the kayaks in too. The subject felt too big for the size board I had – 8×14″ so it was a struggle to make all the areas fit together and...
#514 Autumn Plantation, Tennesse
by Clare Bowen | Nov 4, 2019 | America, Autumn, Buildings, Trees
The second painting with the Oil Painters of America group. We were on an old plantation – (big farm) with about 8 out houses these two were part of them. A still grey day but I boosted the autumn colours to make them stand out more. The tonal value and colour...
#417 ‘Autumn Colours, Waggoners Wells,’ & Reflections Tips
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...
#416 ‘Autumn on Bramshott Common’ 12×12″
by Clare Bowen | Nov 15, 2018 | Autumn, Clouds, English Landscape, Oil Painting, Orange, Sky, Trees
This scene is about a 15-20 minute walk from our house. Autumn colours really improve this subject and I couldn’t wait to paint it! I liked the track leading in to the orangey oak tree. The sky was a bonus with fluffies. I put them in straight away as I...
#413 ‘Sheep on the South Downs’ 30x40cm
by Clare Bowen | Nov 6, 2018 | Autumn, English Landscape, Green, Landscape, Sheep, The South Downs, Trees
Looking out for subjects driving is always a little hazardous!Saw these sheep and a bonus place to pull in and park near by. They were sleepy and laying down until at least an hour into painting them. I worked quietly trying not to scare them. In the end they were...
#411 ‘Autumn Light, Albert Bridge’ 24x30cm
by Clare Bowen | Oct 31, 2018 | Albert Bridge, Autumn, Bridge, Chelsea, London, The Thames
Arriving in London I had a plan to paint the same scene as I did this time last year:Including a bit more of the river bank and boats on a bigger board.The tide was very low, which helped the composition anchoring it on the side. Also the space between the pink part...