by Clare Bowen | Jul 21, 2018 | Bosham, Impressionist, Seascape, Sky, Sunset, West Sussex
I faffed for an hour starting another one, putting two much building and foreground in. Then I realised it was the sky I liked so started again and focused on the sky…I had only a little time then before the sun went below the cloud line, very fast mixing and...
by Clare Bowen | Jul 10, 2018 | Blue, Boats, Bosham, Sea, Seascape, West Sussex, Yachts
In this gorgeous weather Bosham has Mediterranean rich colours and sweltering heat! Painted on Sunday when the families were turning up to sail. A lovely commission open to what I wanted to paint in Bosham. I turned up and really liked the blues and sweeping path...
by Clare Bowen | Jun 26, 2018 | Green, Landscape, South Downs, Summer, The Trundle, Trees, West Sussex
Late summer evenings are wonderful to paint, I tent not to make them very often because I’m too keen to paint first thing and I’m usually tired by the evening, but I geared myself up for this one and went for it! I loved the shadows on the white chalk...
by Clare Bowen | May 19, 2018 | Countryside, Green, Hills, The South Downs, The Trundle, Trees, West Sussex
I held a 1:1 plein air painting day with an artist called Rosie Copeland. Typical it was a windy grey day but actually was easier as it was stable light, so we weren’t chasing shadows or squinting into the sun.We covered a lot of ground from boards, gesso,...
by Clare Bowen | May 11, 2018 | Bosham, Buildings, Reflection, Seascape, West Sussex, Yachts
A quick sunrise painting of Bosham on a largish canvas. Getting the essence of the scene, brush marks still visible, did this in a hour. It was a beautiful morning, so still and glass like refections.Tricky to paint as there was an ethereal quality to it, sort of...
by Clare Bowen | May 8, 2018 | Boats, Bosham, Contra Jour, West Sussex, Yachts
I haven’t painted in while because my lovely Mum in Law died last week, it wasn’t expected and very sad.I am now back to work and this weather has been glorious for plein air allbeit a little hot!I timed it just right for this contra jour – sparkle...
by Clare Bowen | Mar 9, 2018 | Barn, Boats, Bosham, Buildings, Sea, Seascape, Sky, West Sussex, Winter
Yesterday was blowing a gale in Bosham Harbour but it was a bright wintery day and of course the best spot to paint was at the windiest point!I like the bright blue covers of the yachts and the old barn style building – the sailing club. A challenge to...
by Clare Bowen | Feb 8, 2018 | Blue, Boats, Emsworth, Hampshire, Harbour, Sea, Seascape, West Sussex, Winter
I had a plan to paint the sunset at Emsworth (Hampshire), I had seen it recently and went back to paint a certain view. But on the day you have to choose what’s good and yesterday it was these beautiful still waters, reflections and strong colours…A lovely...
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 | Jan 24, 2018 | Beach, Sea, Seascape, Sky, West Sussex, West Witterings
Very windy day but beautiful light. I got sucked into the big view and used a big canvas. I was pleased with the bones of it – composition and the sky but then I got home and it underwhelmed a little, I think the colours were too muted and so nothing to loose I...
by Clare Bowen | Jan 17, 2018 | Landscape, Sunset, The Trundle, West Sussex, Winter
A fast painting with the emphasis on the sky. Really enjoyed moving the brush strokes around on this big board. Working bigger allowed freer mark making and arm movement – it was fun!The chalk path was tonally light and almost glowing in the low light of...
by Clare Bowen | Jan 15, 2018 | Beach, Beach Huts, Seascape, West Sussex, West Witterings
I was drawn to this subject but wasn’t sure if I could paint it! I enjoyed painting the huts that morning so I thought I’d try.The reflections adding an extra element and interest – it had been a recent high tide and puddles were left.I used my...
by Clare Bowen | Jan 13, 2018 | Beach, Seascape, West Sussex, West Witterings
A lovely morning a couple of days ago with strong low winter sunshine.When I paint I try and work on it as a whole without spending too much time on one area but there is often a part in a painting that I avoid or leave longer than other areas this time it was...
by Clare Bowen | Jan 10, 2018 | Boats, Bosham, Clouds, Contra Jour, Panoramic, Sea, Seascape, West Sussex
A gorgeous morning ones of those days when everything works out and even the painting! I went with painting friend Sarah Manolescue, the sun was low and contra jour with great sparkling light on the water.These are the first stages see pic below:I put in the...
by Clare Bowen | Dec 11, 2017 | Contra Jour, Cows, Frost, Landscape, Oils, Trees, Trundle, West Sussex
I’m a bit behind with posting as I have three to put on, two snow paintings and this frosty one.Took artist friend Sarah Manolescue for the first time to the Trundle. It was a gorgeous morning and she was wowed! I moved so I could get the sparkle on the sea in...
