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Peter Bowen R.G.D., BA, is an accomplished graphic designer and professional watercolour artist who lives in the beautiful Cathedral City of Wells in Somerset.

His unique style of painting architectural subjects with humorous situations has earned him an international reputation during the last 25 years with much of his work in private collections in Canada, the United States and Great Britain.

Ideas for pictures often start as a collection of ideas of things that I have seen and I create a composition in my mind that I think would work. "Often I start sketching directly on to watercolour paper with a fine pen, letting the lines do the work and form the framework of the picture". Colour elements follow and start to bring life to the work. Shading and tonal colour adds dimension to the framework of shapes.


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NEW WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS by PETER BOWEN 2009



Light House No.2 - Watercolour 2009
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!

I hope you enjoy this new light house painting for 2009 as much as I enjoyed creating it.


WATERCOLOUR PAINTINGS by PETER BOWEN 2008



Light House - Watercolour 2008
On a recent trip to Weymouth and Chesil Beach we stopped at Portland Bill and the lighthouse there is quite stunning. It was a lovely day with blue sky and fluffy white clouds. After some initial sketches this idea emerged and reveals my interpretation of the lighthouse at Portland. The title is Light House and is the contrast between the Light on the tower and the House where people live. The washing line is a typical element of my paintings and adds interest and a human touch to the painting.




Sports Line - Watercolour 2008
The idea for this painting came from seeing rugby shirts on a washing line near a railway viaduct. The thought was what would happen if one of the numbered shirts was the wrong way up on the line... would it be noticed?



Beach Huts - Watercolour 2008
I have always had a fascination for the sea and can remember early childhood memories of Clacton on Sea where my Grandmother had a guest house on Beach Road. When I visit the seaside I am always fascinated by the various styles and colours of beach huts, they always seem to be locked up and yet there are numerous signs that there are people about... but where are they? Maybe they've gone for lunch...



Summer Cliffs - Watercolour 2007
Travelling to the south coast of England near Lulworth Cove there are many high cliffs of white chalk and sandstone rising majestically from the sea below. The white shades contrast very strogly against a blue sky create quite a contrast and the inspiration for this painting. Small areas of grasses cling to the edge and many break away and fall to the sea below.

Art For Life - Bath Open Art Fair 2007
14 to 22 August 2007
Summer Cliffs - Watercolour 2007 Accepted

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Peter Bowen Calendar of Shows 2009

The Royal Bath and West of England Show, Somerset
- Art Exhibition 27 - 30 May 2009

Bath Society of Artists, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, Somerset
- 104rd Art Exhibition 20 June - 25 July 2009

Clifton Arts Club, Bristol
- 101th Open Exhibition 18 July - 1 August 2009

Clevedon Art Club, Clevedon
- 53rd Open Exhibition 15 - 29 August 2009

Royal West of England Academy, Bristol

Peter Bowen Calendar of Shows 2008

Greenpark Station, Bath, Somerset
- Bath Open Art Fair 20 May - 1 June 2008

The Royal Bath and West of England Show, Somerset
- Art Exhibition 28 - 31 May 2008

Bath Society of Artists, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, Somerset
- 103rd Art Exhibition 14 June - 19 July 2008

Clifton Arts Club, Bristol
- 100th Open Exhibition 19 July - 2 August 2008

Clevedon Art Club, Clevedon
- 52nd Open Exhibition 16 - 30 August 2008

Royal West of England Academy, Bristol
- 156th Autumn Exhibition 26 October - 14 December 2008

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Peter Bowen Exhibitions 2008 Accepted Work

Royal Bath and West Show Art Exhibition 2008
28 - 31 May 2008
Sports Line - Watercolour 2008 Accepted

Bath Society of Artists, Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, Somerset
103rd Art Exhibition 14 June - 19 July 2008
Sports Line - Watercolour 2008 Accepted

Royal Bath and West Show Art Exhibition 2008
28 - 31 May 2008
Beach Huts - Watercolour 2008 Accepted

Clifton Arts Club, Bristol
100th Open Exhibition 19 July - 2 August 2008
Beach Huts - Watercolour 2008 Accepted

Clifton Arts Club, Bristol
100th Open Exhibition 19 July - 2 August 2008
Light House - Watercolour 2008 Accepted

Clifton Arts Club, Bristol
100th Open Exhibition 19 July - 2 August 2008
Skratchen Dent Furniture - Watercolour 2008 Accepted

  Clifton Arts Club
  SELECTORS CHOICE AWARD 2008

30 May to 2 June 2007
The Great Markethouse Tetbury - Watercolour 2007 Accepted

16 June to 27 July 2007
Country Wash - Watercolour 2006 Accepted

16 to 28 July 2007
Christmas at the Pole - Watercolour 2006 Accepted

14 to 22 August 2007
The Optimist - Watercolour 2006 Accepted