Contact - Clare Bowen

Contact Clare

I would love to hear from you any enquires are welcome.

E: clare@clarebowen.co.uk

T: 07813 320066

I regularly post my paintings on Instagram and Facebook, see some of my latest updates below.

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Sparkle & waves at Cape Cornwall. Lots of subjects

Sparkle & waves at Cape Cornwall. Lots of subjects I’d like to paint!
SWIPE to see the video.
Decided to paint this although I had the offer to paint a local swimmer who had flashed me in his ‘Robie’ when I got there! (Thankfully didn’t see anything 😳) It’s surprising what people do & say when I get my paints out!! 🎨👩‍🎨

One of those magical mornings when the light was s

One of those magical mornings when the light was so clear & bright! Arrived early so it was quiet, enjoyed the painting immensely & great company with @paullbrown1967
We painted another straight after will post another time.

Sennen beach had an end of holiday feel with a few

Sennen beach had an end of holiday feel with a few families making the most of the late summer sunshine. Still bright & warm but not the hustle bustle of mid August!
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I tried 3 compositions before this one. Decided I wanted a lot of beach to show the low tide of sand ripples & little water rivulets.
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The children playing in the shallow water were fun to paint, they stayed in there for ages. I showed them the painting & said they were in it. Their grandmother decided she wanted to buy it as a happy memento. It’s such a boost when something like this happens!

I walked the Newlyn streets looking for alleys tha

I walked the Newlyn streets looking for alleys that led down to the sea. Many artists through history have probably done the same! As I have since discovered this street has been painted a lot 🎨Swipe to see a lovely little 1938 etching made nearly on the same spot I painted! It felt good to be standing where others stood. Also so many friendly locals stopped to chat.
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The etching is from a book about Stan Forbes Hope’s studio. An artist friend gave it to me @adrianajarosdesign she had 6 weeks painting here in Newlyn recently.
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Swipe to see progress and location pics!
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12x12” oil on board
Available

Stunning light & sparkles over Lamorna cove! …….
…Sometimes it’s hard to tell if a painting is going to turn out ok which can feel quite uncomfortable as you just want it to be right! I’d scraped off areas & repainted. It was finally coming together & a guy from his car gave me the thumbs up and mouthed looks good! It was a turning point and nearly made me cry!!
It was nice to have some reassurance as painting is a lot about ones mindset. 🎨👩‍🎨

Studio work allows me to experiment more than plei

Studio work allows me to experiment more than plein air painting - which is often a race against time! I used thick paint & looser marks. Hardly any drawing to start. SWIPE to see progression & last pic close up.
Enjoyed sculpting with the oil paint, plus carving out the negative spaces between the greenery.

‘Sunflowers in Spanish Jug’ 35x45cm
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Love Spanish & Portuguese pots, but they’re hard to find - if anyone knows where I can buy some for more paintings! 💙🎨Thank you x

An alleyway in Mousehole that feels like another w

An alleyway in Mousehole that feels like another world with its banana trees, blue windows & lots of reflected light!
It’s one I’m pleased with, as not an easy subject but a fun one!
The drawing out was a challenge alone with the perspective going uphill!

12x16” oil on board.

I had the urge to paint some cows, & was so please

I had the urge to paint some cows, & was so pleased to spot these from the road side! A mixture of young calves, Belgian Blue & a huge brown Limousin bull. (I know the names because I chatted with the farmer!) 🐄 Lucky with the light and shadow too!
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11x14” oil on board (sold)

Inspired by a Dame Laura Knight exhibition on at o

Inspired by a Dame Laura Knight exhibition on at our local museum @penleehousegallery
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Not my usual subject but surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
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Wonderful & very paintable model! - @matildablackart
Painting with friends - @lizzieblackartist @juliahawkinsart
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SWIPE- to see beginnings and amazing coastal setting with Matilda & us! (Plus close up of head & shoulders.)

Seeing Irene in sail is so beautiful & quite unusu

Seeing Irene in sail is so beautiful & quite unusual to be close to the harbour. I couldn’t believe my luck when she kept the sails up overnight. So I was able to paint her as the sun was rising.
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I went down to the harbour 4 times to paint & photograph her. Hope to do some larger paintings from it!
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SWIPE for a close up & on location pic. ⚓️

It’s funny how you lean towards similar composit

It’s funny how you lean towards similar compositions but this time I went against the grain & had no horizon line! I enjoyed painting the submerged rocks just under the surface.
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Painting at Lamorna Cove with @juliahawkinsart
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SWIPE for pic of us & video with tall ship @sailingirene going by, love that boat!

Super super pleased to get my Newlyn Lighthouse pa

Super super pleased to get my Newlyn Lighthouse painting accepted into the Royal Society of Marine Artists annual exhibition, which is held in London @mallgalleries
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It means a lot especially having moved to Cornwall where the sea is my passion & subject matter 💙
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Can’t wait to visit the exhibition - runs 30 Sept-10 Oct.
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Swipe for video & framed work.

Sometimes a plein air needs to go bigger. It was s

Sometimes a plein air needs to go bigger. It was such a fab spot on the river bank I wanted to try a scaled up painting of the scene. It’s a chance to add extra into the composition & I think I’m really happy with the result.
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One for my solo exhibition in London next May.
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24x30” ‘Albert Bridge, Pastel Sunrise’
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SWIPE for close up video & plein air location.

One I’m pleased with, where all the elements cam

One I’m pleased with, where all the elements came together! - The direction of light, high tide & the gorgeous boats.
I worked on the composition to emphasise the S shape of the harbour and the boats on the slipway!

What a start to this morning! Love watching the su

What a start to this morning! Love watching the sunrise & feeling grateful that this view is on my doorstep.
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Painted just as the sun was rising above the horizon. The light on the sea was iridescent, & was inspired to do another two paintings after to capture it!!
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Hope you have a good day, I’m off for some breaky!

Nearly all the boats in Mousehole are wooden, it a

Nearly all the boats in Mousehole are wooden, it adds such character & has a timeless feel.
There are so many paintings I want to do there! Enjoyed doing this one.
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10x12” oil on board
Available

Crossing Battersea Bridge I had to stop & paint th

Crossing Battersea Bridge I had to stop & paint the amazing sparkle on the water! It was from my feet all the way to Chelsea Bridge, the atmosphere & light were incredible!
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SWIPE to see pic of me on the bridge taken by @ryan_mcevoy88 in his passing van - I shouted my name as he was moving down the bridge send the pic!! Kind of him to do it 🌟
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‘Morning Light, Towards Albert Bridge’ 35x45cm
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Last painting of London for now.💛
Back to Cornwall.

Battersea Square ~ phew, a hot and complex paint b

Battersea Square ~ phew, a hot and complex paint but enjoyed it and so many friendly locals!
I felt looked after by @gailsbakery & Mazar cafe who gave me iced water & lunch!
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I have been wanting to paint this Square for years but always drive through it to paint the bridges and Thames. Pleased I’ve actually done it! ☺️

Bright morning sunshine creating drama at low tide

Bright morning sunshine creating drama at low tide! It’s between 7-9am & using a limited palette for colour harmony.

Melting temperatures - chasing a little shade arou

Melting temperatures - chasing a little shade around Cheyne Gardens.
Left room for a big sky as beautiful pinky colours and great cloud shapes.

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