Peter Bowen Art

Yes it is broken and I have found that it is very painful to try and sit at table and try drawing. A slightly reclined position is much better but not easy to attempt any work at this point. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

A pinch and a punch the first of the month - not that I can do much of that though. I attended my 2nd orthopedic clinic today and had new xrays taken - I was a bit shocked to see the humerus stll broken and a large gap between the break - but that seems to be normal according to the consultant and the growth of callus formation is starting to show, but I'm still not out of the woods yet as a further two weeks is needed to re assess the situation and then determine if a surgical pin is needed. I now have a new arm sling 'whoopee' but have to continue sleeping sitting up, and no showers! I have been thinking about some new paintings but am unable to do any drawing for now, do let me know what you think of my latest paintings in the gallery http://www.peterbowen.net/gallery.htm

Attended first orthopedic clinic today and discovered an iPhone app for posting blogs. Now I can type with one finger!!! Arm is now in a full brace and still very painful - unable to do much but gathering thoughts for new paintings for 2010. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

On Sunday 3 January 2010 I slipped on an icy pavement in Bristol and broke my humerus (upper left arm) and unable to do much for a while. But I am thinking of humerous ideas for paintings and hope to be able to create three new paintings for entry into Spring 2010 art exhibitions. So please watch this space for developments and http://www.peterbowen.net/contact.php contact me.

New painting See View Caravan Park is a humorous look at life from the mind of Peter Bowen watercolour artist. The humorous look of camping on a hillside by the sea is the subject of this new painting by Peter Bowen. First entered into the RWA Friends Annual Art Exhibition in Bristol. I had this crazy idea for a painting showing rows of caravans precariously arranged in rows while the edge of the cliff continues to erode into the sea at an alarmning rate. I really was under pressure to get this painting completed in time for entering the exhibition. As with all of my paintings it was fun and very enjoyable - I paint for myself creating wacky scenes and situations and enjoy showing my watercolour paintings. Sometimes I never get an opportunity to hang these on my own walls. This painting is the second I have painted that is twice as large as I would normally paint, I enjoy painting on a full sheet of heavy watercolour paper and did not forget the washing line!

The 101st Annual Open Exhibition of Art at the Clifton Arts Club opens on Saturday 18 July and closes 1 Ugust 2009. While travelling into Bristol on the Park and Ride bus from Long Ashton, I saw this view up towards Clifton Wood and that was the inspiration for this painting. I had a clear vision in my mind of what the painting should look like and I wanted to capture only the buildings themselves and not be concerned about the trees above and below the many different coloured houses. I must admit I struggled to get the composition just right while capturing the essence of the structures and balance the many colours together so that there remained a freshness to the scene. This painting Clifton Wood Bristol is the first I have painted that is twice as large as I would normally paint, I wanted to capture the size and detail that the buildings deserved and did not forget the washing lines! Peter Bowen paints new pictures for the Clifton Arts Club show including udbi6vcj2p

The 2009 art season is upon us and the season has started well with two new paintings by Peter Bowen being accepted at the Royal Bath and West Show in May 2009. Light House No. 2 by Peter Bowen Watercolour 2009 £295 Continuing the lighthouse theme and exploring more shapes and architectural styles of lighthouse construction, this light house painting depicts an early attempt at building a lighthouse using wood to form a precarious tower which sways in the wind! Early lighthouse construction saw many structures made from wood but the relentless seas quickly demolished those searly structures. The title of this painting is Light House No.2 - presumable No. 1 was demolished by the sea! This humorous look at the life of a lighthouse keeper shows the perfectly mown green grass lawn and the general clutter around the lovely whitewashed house, the garden shed and the old caravan just add to the fun that I try to put into my paintings. The washing line is an element that always features in my...