Author: Gavin Bowyer Fine Art : Portraiture : Design Illustration

Originally a press photographer then an Advanced Skills Teacher (AST) at Biddulph High School - winning the Dyson Design & Technology Teacher of the Year, 2006 - but I gave it up to pursue my passion for art. I naturally gravitate to ordinary people finding themselves in extraordinary circumstances or vice versa, everyday social interactions, portraiture, wildlife or pets. For more than three decades drawing and photography have played an integral part in my creative practice. During a commission a sketch or hazy photograph maybe the only source material to work from. Whatever artwork I'm constructing really matters and brings pleasure, enjoyment and fulfilment to me. When I'm working, I have a deep level of attachment to the work. and its my passion that makes the real difference. Much of the pleasure is in the process. You may hear it said that colour is everything, but I say black and white is more. In a world where colour reigns, I love to capture important moments for people, their pets and cherished wildlife with my distinctive black and white figurative imagery. A classic black and white artwork in the home gives the observer's eye a place to rest. Picasso claimed that 'colour weakens' the viewing experience. He believed that black and white paintings and drawings allow you to concentrate on elements such as composition, value, lighting and form. The benefit of black and white is that you can focus on the image as a whole. A unique or custom, handmade piece created for you will break from saturated colour and enhance a your home from all other elements. Colour maybe everything but black and white is more! Make an impression and stand out from the crowd. Classic black and white art by artist, Gavin Bowyer.

Preparations for Portrait Artist of the Year, 2021

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A steady 8 hour shift today. Working hard on this life sized portrait of this fella. Hopefully a submission to #paoty is in the pipeline.

pastelsociety #rsportraitpainters #societyofgraphicfineart #blackandwhiteart #portraiture #drawing

Virtual Solo Artist Exhibition, The Foxlowe Cafe Gallery, Stockwell Street, Leek

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G A V I N B O W Y E R

‘…UNTIL SOMETHING UNEXPECTED HAPPENS”.

https://gavinbowyerportraitartist.com/

The Show Must Go On!

Browse the full exhibition online from the comfort and safety of home and contact me gavinbowyer45@gmail.com or 07592 779968 to buy works, order art prints, commission a portrait or book art tuition appointments. All at the click of a button.

Visitors can be confident of seeing the joy of mark-making and unpicking of the perceptual experience. Featuring works created in acrylic, pencil and graphite which illustrate the ephemeral fragile natural world, and capture vivid poignant pictures in a realistic format.

Scroll through the gallery, explore the exhibition and buy art today.

‘…Until Something Unexpected Happens’

Framed Pencil and Graphite 65 x 52 cm 2020

NFS

Currently Exhibiting in The Pastel Society 122nd Annual Exhibition 2021, Mall Galleries, London

Evanescent I

Unframed Acrylic on Canvas 80 x 60 cm 2019

£1,000

Pretence of Wisdom

Framed Pencil and Graphite 69 x 46 cm 2020

NFS

‘H’ the Hare

Framed Pencil and Graphite 53 x 43 cm 2018

£500

Banks of England

Framed Limited Edition Print 45.5 x 35.5 cm 2019

£75

Gambaru – 11.03.11

Unframed Canvas Print 60 x 40 cm 2018

£350

Emerging Stag

Framed Limited Edition Print 45.5 x 35.5 cm 2018

£75

‘The Man Who Beat the Man’

Framed Pencil and Graphite 25.5 x 25.5 cm 2018

£150

Another Among the Refuse

Framed Pencil and Graphite 56 x 46 cm 2019

£750

‘Shindig’

Framed Pencil and Graphite 23 x 18.5 cm 2018

£175

Prickles

Framed Limited Edition Print 45.5 x 35.5 cm 2019

£75

Bellman Bill

Framed Pencil and Graphite 64 x 46 cm 2020

NFS

Kindly Donated by Bill Lomas Leek Town Crier

Relative Quiescent

Framed Pencil and Graphite 54 x 44 cm 2018

£600

Nibbles

Framed Pencil and Graphite 68 x 53 cm 2020

£1250

Connected

Unframed Acrylic on Canvas 40 x 30 cm 2018

£775

Exhibition Enquiries Contact 07592 779968 07715338099 01538 386112 gavinbowyerportraitartist.com http://www.foxloweartscentre.org.uk gavinbowyer45@gmail.com georgiaj48@aol.com

The Foxlowe Cafe Exhibition looks forward to opening the exhibition in the gallery once the current restrictions allow.

#blackandwhiteart #grisailleart #rsportraitpainters #pastelsociety #SGFA #societyofgraphicfineart #mallgalleries #Drawing #art #contemporarydrawing #artsociety #fineart #leekopenstudios #bullcloughartschool #leekartstrail #guildhallgallerystafford #portraitdrawing #openstudios #leekstaffordshire #pencilportraits #pencildrawings #wildlifeart #realisticdrawing #familyart #artprints #artcommissions #drawingtuition #arttuition #artworkshops

Mall Galleries Exhibition Update

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Sadly, I received this email from Alistair Redgrift, Exhibitions Manager from Mall Galleries/Federation of British Artists with regard to the Pastel Society 122nd Annual Exhibition.

‘Dear Exhibitor,

I’m writing on behalf of Mall Galleries with an important update regarding The Pastel Society’s 122nd AnnualExhibition. Following the latest lockdown, it is with regret that the physical exhibition will be postponed.

Online Exhibition

However, the show continues online, where works remain for sale, and where we will announce this year’s prize winners on 27 January:

https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/pastel-society-annual-exhibition-2021

Physical Exhibition

Please note that we plan to stage the physical exhibition at the gallery in April, subject to government restrictions. With warm regards in the meanwhile,

Alistair Redgrift, Exhibitions Manager

Mall Galleries / Federation of British Artists, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5BD exhibitions@mallgalleries.com 020 7968 0954 www.mallgalleries.org.uk’

Fingers crossed the physical exhibition will resume in April. In the meantime I would like to invite you to continue to share with people who would enjoy viewing online this incredible exhibition.

@PastelSociety @mallgalleries

@pastelsociety.uk @mallgalleries

https://www.facebook.com/events/438028814005392

#pastelsociety #paoty #mallgalleries #SGFA #societyofgraphicfineart #portraitdrawing #pencildrawing #portrait #art #portraitartist #blackandwhiteart #fineart #contemporarydrawing #leekstaffordshire #leekopenstudios #leekarttrail #loveleek #drawingtuition #supportlocalartists #leekstaffordshire #drawingtution #artworkshop #arttuition #bullcloughartschool #guildhallgallerystafford

Pandemic Profile Portrait in Progress

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Medium brushwork in oils of my father-in-law. I have a working title, ‘Boko’. This is Dave’s nickname to those who know him.

Original I know, I need to give it a bit more thought. Anyway, still quite a way to go as I need to apply the finer details

Oil on canvas, 122x51x2.2 cms, 2021

The Pastel Society Invite

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I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve been invited to exhibit my pencil and graphite portrait ‘…Until Something Unexpected Happens’ at the Mall Galleries, London.

Despite the current Tier 4 restrictions in London, you may be unable to attend the exhibition. However, my work is currently being displayed on the virtual Mall Galleries website:

https://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/pastel-society-annual-exhibition-2021

Please spread the word far and wide with the attached e-invitation and on social media:
Twitter: @PastelSociety @mallgalleries
Instagram: @pastelsociety.uk @mallgalleries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/438028814005392