by Clare Bowen | Oct 3, 2019 | Boats, Seascape, Sky, Venice
My last paint in Venice. I really like this spot as it’s not too far from Maria Della Salute (dome building) and you get action of the gondolas in the foreground. Plus afternoon sparkle and sunset colours. Artists heaven! Felt exhausted and had been really...
by Clare Bowen | Oct 2, 2019 | Blue, Boats, Seascape, Sky, Sunrise
Standing on the point – next to the old customs house and now art gallery, looking towards the sunrise and Giorgio Maggiore. I went big 12×16″ much harder with a fleeting sunrise to capture the moment but also cover the board quickly enough. I...
by Clare Bowen | Sep 30, 2019 | Boats, Seascape, Sky, Venice
Late afternoon when the sun is travelling between San Giorgio Maggiore and Maria Della Salute. I wanted to put interesting marks and different colour variations in the water and sky. The silhouette of buildings are fab, although it took some working out of composition...
by Clare Bowen | Feb 16, 2019 | Grand Canal, Impressionist, Italy, Sky, Sunrise, The Grand Canal, Venice
One for my exhibition, an idea taken from a small 8×10 plein air did in Venice September last year. I loved the building on the right with the light shining on it. I took a risk with the wooden poles, quite dominant structures but it gives depth and a sense of...
by Clare Bowen | Feb 14, 2019 | English Landscape, Landscape, Sky, Snow, Snow landscape, Snowscape, Winter
Started outside on the last day of the snow we had finished in a warm studio! Painted one before this (see previous post) but liked the tall tree and sky so did a bigger painting in a portrait format.
by Clare Bowen | Feb 2, 2019 | Devils Punch Bowl, English Landscape, Landscape, Pastels, Sky, Snow, Snow landscape, Sunrise, Trees
Just after sunrise when there’s still a bit of colour in the sky but no direct light on the scene. It was a few days ago -8 with wind chill, bitter but worth it 🙂 Reminds me of Farrow and Ball colours! Lots of mixed greys – warm and cool. More snow...
by Clare Bowen | Jan 27, 2019 | Fishing Boat, Gran Canaria, Palm Trees, Seascape, Sky, Sunrise
This scene was the next bay along from where we were staying. Such a bonus to find a characterful fishing hut and great old boats. I sketched it out in the day time but went back the next morning at sunrise to take photos. So I combined the two as I really loved...
by Clare Bowen | Jan 24, 2019 | Orange, Palm Trees, Pink, Sea, Seascape, Silhouette, Sky, Sunrise
24x30cm Sunrise, Gran CanariaMy husband Nick and I had a week in the sun over the Christmas holidays, a proper break without my paints or his camera. (First one since our honeymoon 4 years ago!)I did however bring my sketch book, and we were blessed with stunning...
by Clare Bowen | Jan 14, 2019 | English Landscape, Landscape, Reflection, Sky, Sunset, Trees, Winter
I actually started this painting before the previous post no.430. Having chased the sun and finally found a location and subject, I drew out this composition and mixed some pools of colour. But by then the low sun had changed into sunset colours and more clouds had...
by Clare Bowen | Dec 22, 2018 | Bramshott Common, English Landscape, Landscape, Sky, Sunset, Winter
A plein air sky not far from my house on land owned by MOD. I like seeing the distance and feeling the space. Winter sun means its sets over the distant hills – quite perfect!I used a textured linen coloured board to give it more atmosphere. This second...
by Clare Bowen | Dec 6, 2018 | Boats, Clouds, Langstone, Seascape, Sky, Sunrise
A wintery day, and lucky to have a break in the weather as it didn’t look hopeful when I arrived – solid cloud and raining! I’m pleased I didn’t drive home, waited in the car and some beautiful light and cloud formations appeared, just my sort...
by Clare Bowen | Nov 29, 2018 | Countryside, English Landscape, Hills, Landscape, Sky, Trees
A sky painting on a textured linen board. I was driving around looking for a subject and a saw a truck in a field and this view, so I turned around and hoped the farmer would be friendly. He was and allowed me to park and paint in his field. I made a low horizon...
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...
by Clare Bowen | Nov 3, 2018 | Albert Bridge, Bridge, Chelsea, Clouds, London, Reflection, Sky, The Thames
I used a home made linen board….METHOD for making one: I roughly cut out some preprimed canvas stuck it to a MDF board so it overhung on the sides. I used Neutral PH PVA glue (so it wont rot in the future.) Once dry I cut it butt up to the board with a...
by Clare Bowen | Oct 30, 2018 | Clouds, Green, Hills, Landscape, Rain, Sky, The South Downs, The Trundle
This is about a 25 minute drive form me and during the whole car journey is rained hard! I thought I’ll have to sit int he car when I get there and wait.But upon arrival this is what I saw! A huge beautiful cloud covering a lot of the view I wanted to paint. The...