#407 ‘Emsworth Moorings’ 10×12″
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...
#404 ‘Dawn, Langstone Harbour’ 10×12″
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...
#314 ‘Low Tide Crossing, Bosham’ 8×14″ & When to Scrap a Painting!
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...
#294 ‘Low Tide, Langstone Harbour’ 8×10″ & Video
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....
#291 ‘Cutmill Creek’ 9×10″
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...
#196 ‘Low Tide, Port en Bessin’ 8×10″
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...