Daily Painting #10 ‘Tomato’ 6×6″ Oil on Board
by Clare Bowen | Jan 12, 2016 | Fruit, Green, Light Box, Oil Course, Red, Square, Still Life
I have been teaching Oil Painting this morning, so it was good to be able to start and finish a painting in the afternoon!My husband and I built a Light Box (Similar to Carol Marines Shadowbox) which is to display my still life objects within. I can control the light...
Daily Painting #7 ‘Lemon & Lime’ 7×7″ Canvas Oil Paper
by Clare Bowen | Jan 8, 2016 | Fruit, Green, Square, Still Life, Yellow
I wanted a citrus feel, with fresh colours and loosely applied paint.I enjoyed painting two objects together and also got excited about the colours.I can see how painting still lifes could be addictive as you can choose what wonderful colours to...
Daily Painting #2 ‘Orange’ 5×7″ oil on board
by Clare Bowen | Jan 2, 2016 | Fruit, Orange, Still Life
I painted this in a similar way to the ‘Lemon’ but the light direction was slightly different and it changed the shadow shape. I want to experiement with using the lamp to light the subject in a pleasing way before I start painting!I had more...
Daily Painting #1 ‘Lemon’ 5×7″ Starts Today!
by Clare Bowen | Jan 1, 2016 | Fruit, Still Life, Yellow
I was given a wonderful book for Christmas from my husband. It’s called Daily Painting, by Carol Marine a USA painter.It’s really inspired me and helped focus in what direciton I would like to go with my work for at least the next 12 months.I will...