Peter Bowen Art

King Edward I is a GWR 6000 Class steam locomotive. The locomotive was built in June 1930, and was originally housed at Plymouth Laira dept, before being transferred to Old Oak Common, London, in March 1959 and finally to Cardiff Canton depot in 1962. Withdrawn from BR service in the June of 1962, No. 6024 was sold to Woodham Brothers scrapyard in Barry, South Wales with No. 6023 King Edward II, where they languished in the company of 300 other locomotives. Inspired by preserved class-mate No. 6000 King George V's 1971 breach of British Rail's steam ban, in 1973 the King Preservation Society bought No. 6024 for around £4,000, with the purpose of restoring it to mainline condition. With many components missing, including its double-chimney (currently fitted to No. 6000), and with piston, connecting and eccentric rods and slide-bars cut through, at the time the project had all the appearances of the ultimate "mission impossible". Both Nos. 6023 and 6024 were available f...

First of the month again and I have just returned from a visit to the orthopedic clinic in Weston Super Mare, yes it is still painful and I am in a lot of discomfort but it is showing signs of healing, although it is difficult to see on the latest xray. But like they say, no pain no gain, at least each day has to be better than the day before, and one small step to recovery. My left arm and hand is still very swollen, but this too is supposed to be normal, but it is very painful. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

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!