New Work, New Gallery:

 Sous Chef (24x30) o/p

I've just joined the Jones Terwillliger Galleries in Carmel (and Palm Desert) CA... These new paintings will arrive there tomorrow and I'm looking forward to my association with them, and representation in these California markets!

The Lesson (24x30) o/c

 All Or Nothing (30x40) o/c

This is similar, but different and larger from an earlier version, titled "Nightingale"

No Privacy Backstage (30x24) o/c

"Personal Space" show now open!

The Chairman (12x12) o/p

My new show, "Personal Space" opened last night at Bonner David galleries in Scottsdale, AZ -- click link below to see it!

http://www.bonnerdavid.com/index.php/component/content/article?id=33&at=EricBowman&cat=2

Heard it was well received, but I'm back here at home painting for another gallery that will be carrying me in California, then on to an exclusive group show in New York after that... Sounds like I'm movin' and groovin' in the art world, but it's business as usual: you paint, frame, ship 'em out and hope for the best. I am very grateful doors are opening, but sales are what keeps the boat afloat. Would like to say money doesn't matter, but when it's your family's livelihood it sure does.

At least I love what I do -- and that counts for a lot!

New Show "Personal Space"

Nightingale (24x30) o/p

My new solo show, "Personal Space" opens January 23rd at Bonner David Galleries in Scottsdale, AZ. These two oil paintings on wood panels were just completed for the show, working with my amazing model, Shadowmoon Wolf... She is a dancer and dance teacher (our daughters ballet teacher, in fact) and was so kind and generous to work with! Definitely want to work with her again!

 Blue Benediction (24x30) o/p

 (Benediction detail)

 (Benediction detail 2)

Girl Interrupted...

"Girl Interrupted" (16x20) oil on linen

Above is the first version/study of a larger piece I am repainting (working title: "Disconnect") that will be loser and darker as it moves toward the left where the man is, so there will be more emphasis and focus on the woman...

(30x40) canvas

This is the initial wash-in over the drawing that was transferred with the grid method from my original drawing (you can see I changed the chair in the top version)...this one is quite a bit larger on canvas.

(detail)

New Work

Burgundy Dancer (12x9) o/p

New works for upcoming solo show...

 Note Bender (12x12) o/c

A couple of new paintings for my show opening next month at Bonner David Galleries in Scottsdale, Arizona entitled "Personal Space".  It is an all-figurative solo show of recent work that runs from Jan 23rd to Feb 3rd, 2014.  

Untitled (12x9) o/p

20+ works will be exhibited for sale with various subject matter including music, ballet, kitchen restaurant scenes and women in intimate settings...

    "The Curve" (20x24)

This is a new piece for my figure show coming up in January at Bonner David Galleries in Scottsdale, AZ.  I plan on having 18-20 new pieces on display opening 1-23-14.

 

(detail)

 My model, Kira posed at our friend's house who had a claw foot tub -- do you know how hard it is to find a claw foot tub when you need one!!  Not easy... Anyway, I like the colour harmony in this with the natural overcast daylight coming thru the off-camera window.

Progress shots for "Mending"

 (about 45 minutes into the start)

This is a 16x20 painting of my friend, Pam. This was done from a photograph in between other projects, so I spread it out over 3-4 sessions. Being a fan of the Russian impressionists, I really had fun doing this one.

 (a little over 2 hours in)

I find it odd though, that galleries are hesitant to show this subject matter. The fact is, I have received quite a number of compliments from all over the internet for this series. I sold another painting of Pam to a couple in the south, another one to a collector in Los Angeles, had another one featured as an Honorable Mention winner in Southwest Art magazine last year and had yet another one purchased by the hosting gallery's owner in last years American Impressionist Society's Annual Exhibition...

Finish (about 5 hours total)

Even though Pam isn't Russian, she sure looks the part... AND people have responded favorably. Thanks again, Pam for all your help! And to those galleries who think they know the pulse of ALL art buyers, take another look; there's a collector for every subject -- especially a beautiful one like this...

Serenade to a Debutante

 Serenade to a Debutante (24x20)

 Been working on a solo show that will open this spring at Bonner David Galleries in Scottsdale, AZ.  It will be comprised of music related pieces, vocational subject matter and various narrative works.

 (detail)

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