Francis Bowyer NEAC PPRWS Hon RE

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. 

Methodology

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.

Bio

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

Memberships

1986 Elected Associate of Royal Watercolour Society

1991 Elected Member of Royal Watercolour Society

2016 Elected Member of Small Paintings Group