by Clare Bowen | May 30, 2017 | Devils Punch Bowl, Landscape, Surrey, Trees
I started this one a few days ago….But decided I wanted to get more information to finish it so I went back the next morning to do a drawing and really look at the shapes and tones.It was early morning light between 5-6am it had a warm glow and strong contrasts....
by Clare Bowen | Apr 12, 2017 | Landscape, Mountain, Snow, Sunset, Trees
This was taken from a drawing I made while in the French Alps. (see below)It really helpd to have drawn it as the tones are quite close together and having studied it in person helped with the painting. (didn’t make it easy though!)The light source was...
by Clare Bowen | Mar 13, 2017 | Drawing, Landscape, Snow, Sunset, Trees
We recently returned form our ski trip in La Plagne France. It snowed and snowed! The drawing above was after a big dump of snow overnight. I used 3 tones – dark, mid and light – the white of the paper.The one below is when it started to melt, and there...
by Clare Bowen | Feb 25, 2017 | Hills, Sepia, Sketch, Snow, Trees
I did a quick sketch (see below) when we had a dusting of snow a couple of weeks ago. I liked the limited colours and that you could see the Punch Bowl sweeping around in the distance – when the mist cleared a little!I drew it out three times on two different...
by Clare Bowen | Jan 16, 2017 | Landscape, Snow, Surrey, Trees
Having painting in the morning I went home for sustenance and to warm my hands then straight out again as the snow was melting fast! We are at a high point in the area so I walked over to this common. I was lucky to find a patch of snow which was north facing and...
by Clare Bowen | Nov 2, 2016 | Lake, Lake District, Landscape, Sunrise, Trees
When we arrived at this small lake it was still and so perfect looking it seamed almost to good to paint! I hesitated for a bit unsure as to whether I could do it justice. But then what the heck….and had a go. I wanted to try a bigger square format my...
by Clare Bowen | Oct 30, 2016 | Lake, Lake District, Landscape, Trees
We are back now from our vist to the Lakes & Staithes. Really enjoable trip painting such amazing places and so it was a very productive 8 days! Lots to post on here… It was difficult to post while I was away as we were out for long days in the Lakes making...
by Clare Bowen | Sep 22, 2016 | Landscape, Sunrise, Surrey, Trees, Water
An early start, the sunrise came up opposite this view and only just tinged the scene in colours. The pond was very quiet apart from the coots and more hens and occasional dog walker. It such a great way to start the day, next to the water and totally focused on the...
by Clare Bowen | Sep 18, 2016 | Bridge, Green, Hampshire, Landscape, Trees, View, Water
This National Trust beauty spot in Hampshire, is just down the road from us. I had the idea to paint here as I did a sketch of it in March:I adapted the view as I love the big trees in foreground.I had limited time to paint it which worked well as I didn’t fuss...
by Clare Bowen | Jul 30, 2016 | Boats, Emsworth, Landscape, Seascape, Trees, View, Water
The sun was sparkling on the water, directly behind this red boat. I quickly set up and by the time I sketched it out with my brush the sun had moved and it was no longer behind the boat! I carried on anyway and got the main shapes in especially the water....
by Clare Bowen | Jul 27, 2016 | Drawing, Students, Surrey, Trees, View, Water
We had a lovely day yesteday at Frensham Little Pond. A good spot to draw although we were lucky it wasn’t raining, the wind was wipping up from the water and quite chilly. My students worked really hard on drawing what they saw, ready to use the...
by Clare Bowen | Jul 25, 2016 | Bridge, Landscape, Surrey, Trees, View, Water
This is a known spot for families, grest for splashing around in the River Wey. I got to the bridge early and had an hour painting before anyone else arrived. These two boys with their grandma turned up and they were straight in the river. I initially thought oh dear...
by Clare Bowen | Jul 16, 2016 | Buildings, Landscape, Square, Surrey, Trees, View
I felt inspired to go back to the area we had our summer workshop this week. Some of my students were drawing this view and I thought that’s what I’d paint if I was here. I really liked the dark barn and the light roofs silhouetted against the range of...
by Clare Bowen | Jul 14, 2016 | Drawing, Pen & Ink, Sketch, Trees, View
I did this drawing at the weekend in preperation for the workshop I was running today for my students. Set on an English green with old buildings, a pub and barns and a great sunny day, so lucky with the weather. The workshop aim was to produce drawings that will be...
by Clare Bowen | May 18, 2016 | Landscape, Square, Surrey, Trees, View
Being inspired by the weekend workshop, this was an early morning painting in a allotment. I’ve not been to an allotment before and it was quite lovely, especially at this time of the year. It was huge with over 100 plots based in Compton, Surrey. Sadly it was...
