Jem in The Wild
Jem Bowden
In this series, landscape artist Jem Bowden takes us on a journey across some of the most beautiful and evocative locations in the West Country, capturing the essence of each scene in watercolours. From the windswept coast of southern Cornwall to the iconic Glastonbury Tor, Jem demonstrates his plein-air painting techniques, offering insights into how he captures mood, light, texture, and detail.
Thursday 15 August, 2024
What does an experienced landscape artist pack for a day of painting in the great outdoors? We join Jem Bowden at his home, where he talks us through his tried and true plein-air essentials kit list.
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Thursday 15 August, 2024
In this video, we find Jem Bowden braving blustery conditions on the Lizard Peninsula to capture a remote coastal cottage scene. He shares his process with watercolours to create soft cloud effects and achieve a sense of depth and shadow.
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Thursday 15 August, 2024
In this video, Jem Bowden visits a village in the Cotswolds to paint a picturesque church and churchyard. He guides us through his approach to capturing the warm stonework and delicate play of light, using a little creative licence to bring the timeless beauty of the scene to life.
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Thursday 15 August, 2024
On a windy day in Dundry, Somerset, we join Jem on farmland as he paints a wistful scene. Using sparing brushstrokes and subtle colour variations he shows how to suggest details of trees and swaying grasses.
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Thursday 15 August, 2024
Here Jem Bowden visits Glastonbury to capture the iconic Tor. He demonstrates ways to approach the challenge of a flat landscape and broad sky, and explains how to highlight busy and quiet areas to create a wide open plain with interest.
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