‘Gladioli’ 20×30″
by Clare Bowen | Sep 28, 2016 | Charcoal, Drawing, Flowers
I fancied getting my teeth stuck into a large (nearly life size, A1) charcoal drawing. We had these flowers which were on their way out but still great shapes. I used a fat charcoal stick for most of it which was like a paint brush I wanted it to be bold but...
‘Bramshott Common’ Sketch
by Clare Bowen | Apr 21, 2016 | Charcoal, Sketch, Sky, Surrey, View
Having taught the oil painting course this morning I didn’t have enough ‘quality’ energy to do a painting this afternoon but wanted to get out as it was a lovely day. This view is just down the road from us (in Surrey.) I loved the sky and...
‘Waggoners Wells’ Sketch 7×9″
by Clare Bowen | Mar 17, 2016 | Charcoal, Drawing, Sketch, Surrey, View
It was such a sunny day I had to get out and enjoy it. I didn’t have the energy to do a painting after teaching this mornings class so I thought I do a sketch in preparation for a painting later.Waggoners Wells are down the road from us, some lovely reflections...