Brigitte Bowden

The creative process of painting and the challenge that each work presents is the driving force in my work. I find inspiration in nature, colors, patterns, life experiences and the very act of creating. My work is done mostly in oil on canvas or linen, but I also enjoy working in acrylic and watercolor.

In my landscapes I want to show the mood, mystique and atmosphere of the place. The Eastern Shore of Maryland, with its subtle beauty, provides unlimited subjects to paint. Since I spend winters in Naples, Florida the tropical environment with its beautiful flowers and light is always an inspiration for me.

 

My flower paintings are a celebration of nature’s colors and mysteries. I enjoy creating strong designs and color harmonies to show a flower’s personality. In all my paintings I focus on the underlying abstract design. This, of course, is most evident in my non-objective pieces.

 

Usually I approach an abstract piece with an idea and then find techniques and materials to capture the concept. I use texture to build up areas in my abstract paintings.

I want to record and share the beauty of life. I enjoy the act of painting and the happiness that painting gives me.

 
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 Member of the Worcester County Arts Council in Berlin, MD, the Art Institute and Gallery, Salisbury, MD, the Art League of Ocean City, MD and the Von Liebig Art Center in Naples, FL.