Heybridge Basin, Essex, en plein air, Aug 17

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Excellent paintings Jem.Both of them.

Posted by Peter Buchanan on Wed 30 Aug 09:14:28

I'm the first to click "like" this is superb, Jem. It's difficult to find the words to comment, in case anything sounds negative. It's all praise. The sky is magnificent and looks effortless. The slight bleeding of the distant trees into the sky is exquisite. The definition of the islands or mud-flats and boats is minimal. The water uses the paper brilliantly and the foreground looks as if you used about two or three strokes. Marvellous use of watercolour; a masterclass in "less is more."

Posted by Roger Gadd on Wed 30 Aug 09:17:39

Beautiful. Seems so simple (in a great way) but says so much and has great energy. Love it💚

Posted by Rachel Mansell on Wed 30 Aug 09:37:33

Brilliant!

Posted by Sylvia Pawson on Wed 30 Aug 10:04:32

I am such a big fan of your work. This one is an example of light and movement in a bold, fresh watercolour

Posted by Diana Boanas SWA on Wed 30 Aug 10:32:21

Two terrific paintings, Gem, wonderful palette and brushwork.

Posted by Willie Drea on Wed 30 Aug 11:53:16

Brilliant

Posted by Nicholas Boyle on Wed 30 Aug 13:56:59

A true fresh watercolour, Jem.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Wed 30 Aug 15:18:08

Marvellous!

Posted by Margaret Beynon on Wed 30 Aug 15:20:09

love the washes in this Jem.

Posted by Linda Drury on Wed 30 Aug 18:06:44

Wow....stunning Jem!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Wed 30 Aug 18:55:04

Thank you all very much for your really kind comments. I do appreciate it. Jem

Posted by Jem Bowden on Wed 30 Aug 19:13:00

I have looked at this very scene countless times and never thought of such a simple interpretation, it's a quality piece Jem. Hope you enjoyed Dedham.

Posted by Barry Hulme on Wed 30 Aug 20:49:59

Love the movement in the sky, has a Seago feel to it.

Posted by Stephen Slater on Wed 30 Aug 21:02:22

Love this Jem. Very dramatic but at the same time very simple.

Posted by Dympna Marshall on Thu 31 Aug 07:08:15

Wow! Love that - fresh and free and minimum colour

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Thu 31 Aug 20:12:43

Hang on Studio Wall

30/08/2017

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Watercolour 31 x 51cm

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Jem Bowden

Full time artist/painter, tutor and contributor to Leisure Painter magazine. Specialist in watercolour landscape. I am mostly a 'plein air' (outdoors from life) painter. For for full information on various forms of tuition and to see current galleries of work for sale (only original, no prints)…

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