Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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Pathway through the Veg Patch

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31 x 30 cm (48 x 46 cm framed)

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Sunflowers

Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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66 x 76 cm (87 x 95 cm framed)

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Towards the Harbour

Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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91 x 91 cm (98 x 98 cm framed)

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Afternoon Shadows

Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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25 x 30 cm (43 x 47 cm framed)

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Lean To

Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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31 x 30 cm (48 x 46 cm framed)

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My Shed

Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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20 x 24 cm (36 x 41 cm framed)

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Storm Approaching

Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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82 x 106 cm (89 x 112 cm framed)

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Studio Sunlight at 1pm

Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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31 x 40 cm (50 x 59 cm framed)

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About Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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Artist details

Artist's Statement

Francis's paintings of Walberswick, Suffolk and interiors of Parisian restaurants, and more recently his atmospheric studies of his studio interior create a lively vibrancy that has enchanted the public and buyers at each exhibition. In 2013 he was invited to Camp Bastion, Afghanistan as a War Artist by the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.

Method of Working

Colour and light have always been at the heart of the subjects that Francis is drawn to. Understanding and a familiarity that comes with a subject whether it is landscape, interiors or still life are very important to him. The more a location is understood through drawing and painting, the more possibilities make themselves available to explore visually.

Biographical Details

1952 Born on 20 May in Hammersmith, London

1972 to 75 BA (Hons) in Fine Art from St. Martin’s School of Art

1978 Part-time course in Etching and Painting from Chelsea School of Art

1991 Elected a Member of the Royal Watercolour Society

1993 Elected a Member of the New English Art Club

1996 Appointed Vice President of the Royal Watercolour Society

2000 Life drawing tutor at the Royal Academy schools

2000 to 03 Appointed President of the Royal Watercolour Society

Society Memberships

New English Art Club

Other Society Memberships

1986 Elected Associate of Royal Watercolour Society

1991 Elected Member of Royal Watercolour Society

2016 Elected Member of Small Paintings Group

Scholarships, Awards, Prizes

2014 Turner Watercolour Prize, Royal Watercolour Society 'Marking Time' Exhibition

2013 Camp Bastion, Afghanistan as a War Artist. Commission for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

2007 Alresford Gallery Prize, New English Art Club Annual Open Exhibition

2002 St Cuthberts Mill Award, New English Art Club Annual Open Exhibition

1995 W H Patterson Fine Arts Prize, New English Art Club Annual Open Exhibition

1994 Dover Street Arts Club Prize, RA Summer Exhibition

1994 Arts Club Prize, Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

1993 and 1995 W.H. Patterson Fine Art Award New English Art Club Annual Open Exhibition

Other exhibitions

2013 and 14 The Spirit of Places, Royal Academy of Art (Solo Exhibition)

2012 Royal Watercolour Society/Royal Horticultural Society Exhibition

2011 A Year in the Life of the Royal Albert Hall, Royal Watercolour Society Exhibition

2006 Artist's in Kew (Gardens) Exhibition

2005 The Artist and Radio 4, Bankside Gallery

2008 ING Discerning Eye, Mall Galleries, London

2003 Orange St Gallery, Uppingham

2002 New Academy Gallery, London

1986 Royal Watercolour Society Annual Exhibition (Featured Artist 1991, 2000)

Publications

2006 Represented in The New English by Kenneth McConkey published by Royal Academy Publications

2006 Watercolour Masters, Then & Now, Initiated, helped produce and contributed to the publication of this book written collectively by many members of the RWS

2004 The Watercolour Expert, Published by Cassell. Initiated, helped produce and contributed to the publication of this book written collectively by many members of the RWS

Artist's in Walberswick by Richard Scott. Published by Sansom & Company