Solo Show!

 

Evening in the Arroyo (40x50)

 My new solo show,  DECADE opens May 16th, 2026 at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Pasadena, CA. 

 This show celebrates 10 years in Western Art, and 10 years with Maxwell Alexander. 

 

 

Pueblo Pottery and Icon (40x40)

 

 

Shortcut (24x18)

 

Earth and Sky (48x48)

 

 

Crossroads of Season 50x40)

 

 

Vantage Point (20x24)

 

 

Tombstone Shadows (30x40)

 

 

Wallflower Never! (20x16)

 

Land of Providence (30x34)

 

 

Pueblo Artisan (20x14)

 

 

Earth Rhythms (20x20)

 

 

Art and Culture (36x36)

Maxwell Alexander Gallery 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

"Long Way Home" (36x48) o/c SOLD

 

 

Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles is celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary October 15th, 2022 at their downtown LA gallery and I will have these two paintings in the show/sale...

 

(detail)

This will be their largest exhibition ever, and I am honored to be a part of it! I have been represented by this fine gallery for 5 years now with sell-out solo and group shows -- no better gallery for representational art on the west coast!

 

 

"Morning Prayer" (30x30) o/l SOLD

I will be at the opening on a discussion panel Saturday, October 15th at 5pm. Looking forward to seeing my fellow gallery artists and meeting collectors -- hope to see you there too!

(detail)

For event details go to:

https://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/exhibition#/10-year-anniversary/

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The Bluff Show at Maxwell Alexander Gallery

 

"Cliffs Like Indian Blankets" (8x10 o/l) SOLD

 

Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles will host the "Artist Retreat, Bluff Utah"show -- a collection of paintings by gallery artists that were done on location and in the studio from a group trip to Bluff Utah last October. About 15 gallery artists spent several days exploring and painting in southeastern Utah. Later, larger studio pieces were created from this trip as well and will be on display at Maxwell Alexander, opening March 12, 2022.

 

      "Crescent Moon" (24x24 o/p) SOLD

The landscape in and around Bluff was spectacular with varying cliff and rock formations, groves of cottonwood trees and great camaraderie among all of the artists -- special thanks to Maxwell Alexander Gallery for sponsoring such a wonderful and rewarding trip!

 

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New Small Works

"Opal Moon" (12x12) o/p SOLD

 "Abiding Patient" (12x12) o/p SOLD

 

These two paintings will be in the Maxwell Alexander Summer Small Works Exhibit, opening July 2021~

www.maxwellalexandergallery.com

 

 

 

 

 

Painting shown; "Arts and Crafts" (24x24 cropped) SOLD

 My new solo show, "Indigenous Suite" opens November 14th, 2020 at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles, CA. 12 new paintings are featured in an all-indigenous peoples subject matter... Southwest Art magazine and Western Art Collector magazine both have articles out this month previewing the show~

https://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/exhibition-1#/eric-bowman-solo-2020/

 

"Omen" (9.5 x 7.5) o/p SOLD

This small oil, "Omen" will be in the one-day only Black Friday sale opening online, November 27th at Maxwell Alexander Gallery~

https://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Scarlet Conclusion" (24x24) o/c SOLD

This painting will be in the group show, SUNSET opening August 10, 2019 at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles.  Reception times are 6:30 to 8:30 pm.  Please see link below for details~

http://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/exhibition-1#/sunset-group-exhibit-august-2019/

"The Searchers" (24x24) oil on linen SOLD

My new solo show, "Under A Desert Sky" opens Saturday afternoon, May 4th at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles; painting demo from 1-2 pm with reception 2-4 pm. 

Hope to see you there~

http://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/ 

Solo Show preview

Western Art Collector magazine May 2019

My new solo show, "Under A Desert Sky" will open in Los Angeles at Maxwell Alexander Gallery, May 4th. This will be my third solo show in as many years with 12 new paintings of western and cowboy scenes, primarily in southwest desert settings featuring dominating design elements of stylized cloud and land formations. 

Information regarding this show is on the Maxwell Alexander website and a 6-page show preview in the current May issue of Western Art Collector magazine~

 

maxwellalexandergallery.com/exhibition-1#/eric-bowman-under-a-desert-sky-may-2019/

 

 

 

"Fence Walker" (24x24) o/l SOLD

My new solo show, "Under A Desert Sky" will open in Los Angeles at Maxwell Alexander Gallery, May 4th. This will be my third solo show in as many years with 12 new paintings of western and cowboy scenes, primarily in SW desert settings featuring dominating design elements of stylized cloud and land formations. 

Information regarding this show will be up on the Maxwell Alexander website by April 20th with a show preview featured in the May issue of Western Art Collector magazine~

http://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/

SOLO SHOW coming~

"Time To Go" (12x16 cropped) SOLD

My third solo show with Maxwell Alexander Gallery is coming up quick! I'm still working on finishing up paintings that will be featured, opening May 4th in Los Angeles.  

The show, titled "Under A Desert Sky" will consist of at least 12 new oils of American cowboys in southwestern landscapes -- sizes range from 12x16 up to 34x30.

BLACK FRIDAY at Maxwell Alexander Gallery!

 "Pink Halo" (9x12) oil on panel SOLD

Again this year on Black Friday (Nov 23rd) Maxwell Alexander Gallery will host it's annual Black Friday online show and sale of small paintings nearly all under $1500 each! First click, first served!

http://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/

 "Respite" (8x10) oil on linen SOLD

Storybook Cowboy continues~

"Desert Walker" (12x16) SOLD

My solo show, "STORYBOOK COWBOY" continues at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles throughout the month of June~

 

This show consists of 12 new paintings (7 of which sold before opening night!) of heroic and iconic cowboys in the American West. 

Please contact Beau at the Maxwell Alexander Gallery for further inquiries:

406 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90015

213.275.1060

http://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/exhibition-1/#/eric-bowman-storybook-cowboy-june-2018/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Storybook Cowboy opens June 2nd!

"Hero" (16x20) o/l SOLD

My new solo show, "Storybook Cowboy" is opening at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles!

This show will consist of 12 new paintings of heroic and iconic cowboys in the American West opening Saturday, June 2nd~ 

Reception times are 5:30pm to 7:30 pm -- if you're in the LA area, please come by~

Show will be up the month of June!

406 West Pico Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90015

213.275.1060

http://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/exhibition-1/#/eric-bowman-storybook-cowboy-june-2018/

Storybook Cowboy

Above is the print ad for my upcoming show, 

"STORYBOOK COWBOY" 

 at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles.  Show preview articles will appear in the June issues of Southwest Art, Western Art Collector and Western Art & Architecture magazines. 

This show will consist of 12 new paintings of heroic and iconic cowboys in the American West opening Saturday, June 2nd~ 

New 30x30 for June Solo Show...

"Green Mountain" (30x30) o/c SOLD

My new solo show, "STORYBOOK COWBOY" opens this June at Maxwell Alexander Gallery in Los Angeles.  A dozen new works of heroic and iconic cowboys (including the one above) will be available for purchase thru the gallery's web site in late May with reception at the gallery on Saturday, June 2nd~

Maxwell Alexander Gallery

406 W Pico

Los Angeles, CA 90015

(213) 275-1060

http://www.maxwellalexandergallery.com/contact/ 

 Levels and Degrees (24x24) SOLD

This painting just sold at Maxwell Alexander Gallery... It is based on several sketches made last year in Southern Utah, and designed for the upcoming "Cumulus" group show at the gallery in Los Angeles~

(Frame by Mayen Olson)

LA ART SHOW

 "Available Space" (16x20) oil on linen SOLD

I am excited to be starting off the new year with the LA Art Show opening at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Wednesday, January 10th running thru Sunday the 14th. This painting, "Available Space" (16x20) and another, "Autumnwood" (30x40) will be featured at the Maxwell Alexander Gallery booth # 824.

(pencil sketch)

If you are unable to make it to this venue, I will also be having a solo show at the Maxwell Alexander Gallery this spring; details to come...

"Autumnwood"

"Autumnwood" (30x40) o/c

This painting will be exhibited (along with another, smaller piece) in the Maxwell Alexander Gallery booth at the 2018 LA Art Show, Los Angeles Convention Center, January 10-14.

This piece was a composite of references from field paintings, plein air sketchbook drawings and photos. I wanted a subtle "period" feel with the girls dress and hat, but for that to play second fiddle to the surrounding landscape. I spent some time this fall in Northern California (before the fires started) and did quite a few studies of dying trees, dead leaves and grass, combined with the late-day sunset where everything is in much more harmony palette-wise than any other time or season. 

The light source is weaker then, so I was mindful to keep the value range between light and shadow much narrower. I also chose the direction of light so that the ground shadows would direct the eye to the horse and rider yet without any direct sunlight on her face. This helps keep the composition working as a whole, integrating the landscape without over-emphasizing an obvious focal point...

The feeling I wanted was a 'contemplative pause'...the falling leaves and overall palette suggest not only a change in season, but perhaps a pivotal time in the young woman's life; a last ride on a favorite horse, or a farewell to a familiar place...whatever the situation, she has paused to consider it. 

Being in my fifties, I pause a lot more than I used to, season-to-season appreciating the beauty around me while contemplating the best use of whatever time I may have left...hopefully many more seasons and thoughtful autumns to come!

Commission:

 (Untitled) Final Drawing 6x8"

I was recently commissioned to do a 36x48" southwest desert scene painting for a public space in Oklahoma city... Not exactly mid-western fare landscape-wise, but the client's vision for the space required some "western" atmosphere, and of course this is a subject I can really get into~

I first did about 10 thumbnail sketches based on my plein air paintings and sketchbook doodles from a trip to southern Utah and Maynard Dixon's homestead/studio last year...

  
After reviewing the pencils and using examples from previous paintings on my website and social media, we agreed upon an amalgamation of several of my thumbnail roughs into the final design (at the top of the page)...

 

Here are the final canvas stained and ready to paint (background) and a 16x20 "test" painting (with altered composition) under way to make sure I've got my colour palette working...

 

So far I've done about a dozen drawings and 4 colour studies in various sizes...you never can do too much homework before undertaking an important commission!