by Clare Bowen | Nov 29, 2018 | Beach, dog walk, Low Tide, Portsmouth, Seascape, South Parade Pier, Southsea, Sunrise
When I arrived I was initially disappointed as there wasn’t much to the scene, the tide was still in and the sun wasn’t up so no colour, quite dull. But the tide soon went out and the colours appeared in the wet sand. Beautiful!
by Clare Bowen | Oct 18, 2018 | Boats, Emsworth, Hampshire, Low Tide, Reflection, Sail Boat, Sailing Boat, Yachts
I tried painting this boat about 2 years ago when I first started plein air. I drew it out onsite but didn’t really know how to tackle it so it was left unfinished. A tricky boat subject!This time a bigger board and lucky with the refections. Although I had very...
by Clare Bowen | Oct 14, 2018 | Boats, Hampshire, Langstone, Low Tide, Seascape, Sunrise
I arrive early when it is still dark so I can faff with where I’m positioned & composition, board size and format. Mixing some colours and being as ready as I can be before the sun comes up!Those inky clouds where there when I arrived and...
by Clare Bowen | Mar 19, 2018 | Bosham, Buildings, Harbour, Low Tide, Seascape, Sky
My husband Nick and I went down to Emsworth – Hampshire/West Sussex coast line to paint and photo for a long weekend. This was my first painting from it.It was a struggle painting and I nearly ditched it 3/4 of the way through. I didn’t think it was...
by Clare Bowen | Feb 6, 2018 | Boats, Hampshire, Langstone, Low Tide, Seascape, Sky, Video
I went back to Langstone (in Hampshire near Portsmouth) yesterday it’s been a while since I painted their. It is an inspiring place even with just a trickle of water! Video NewsI’ve been wanting to video my painting process and share it for a while....
by Clare Bowen | Jan 30, 2018 | Bosham, Contra Jour, Low Tide, Seascape, Sky, West Sussex
One of those that happened like magic! It painted itself. I spent sometime looking for the ‘right’ composition and ended up back at the first place I looked! I had been put off as my back was right next to a main road – loud and fast.But I...
by Clare Bowen | Jul 1, 2017 | Boats, France, Low Tide, Port en Bessin, Seascape
For some reason the flies loved this painting. I was working with another artist near by and her painting wasn’t attractive to them! Look at my palette pic to see how many were in there. First I tried to save them by the end they were being mixed and and applied...
