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.

GAVIN’S BUOYED BY UK’S BIGGEST DRAWING PRIZE

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I’m so happy to report I’ve been selected for the UK’s most important prize for contemporary drawing: the Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize. Out of 3,300 entries from 1,673 artists and makers, 101 drawings by 89 creatives were selected for the 2021 exhibition. The Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize has an established reputation as the UK’s most important annual open exhibition of drawing. I thought you may want to share my good news. This distinction is a significant milestone in any artist’s career and I know I wouldn’t have been able to do this without your help, support, and encouragement along the way. To me, this gives huge recognition to anyone and everyone concerned with my artistic development, good or bad. So, I would like to invite you to share with your family, friends and colleagues my latest news. So far, organisers of the exhibition have approached my alumni network, University of Wolverhampton, and Birmingham City University, inviting them to share this news on their own channels (blog, newsletter, social media) and/or circulate my success to their media contacts. I hope you can too. If you can find a moment to like, comment and share, and help spread the word about the TBWDP ‘21 I would be most grateful. Many thanks for your continued support, Gavin

A Little Visit to The Society of Graphic Fine Art Centenary Exhibition Unlocked – 10th July 2021

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A 35 year art dream fulfilled, with my family in support, at the incredible #societyofgraphicfineart Centenary #exhibition Unlocked, #mallgalleries #london.

Before entering the Society of Graphic Fine Art Centenary Exhibition Unlocked.
Finding Nan on the same wall space of the hugely talented Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year, Curtis Holder. Speechless
Sharing wall space at the Mall Galleries, London. I wished Joany could have been here to see this.
Two of my favourite artworks, amongst many, Tianyin Wangs charcoal drawings (l-r) ‘The Sparrow’ and ‘The Jump’
Another favourite. Beautiful line portrait work by Curtis Holder, Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year
Kevin Wells SGFA Member amazing caricatures of Maggi Hambling and Sir Tom
In gallant support, The Bowyer Family. Jayne, Callum, Lydia and Sophia

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ART NEWS: I’m pleased to announce that the TWBDP has selected my new A1 pencil portrait drawing ‘Moment of Inertia’ for the second stage of the selection process for September’s exhibition in London. Crossing everything that I get selected to be one of 65 drawings to be included this year.

Check out what the drawing prize is and how the exhibition works. Visit: trinitybuoywharf.com

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AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE

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We are pleased to welcome visitors to The Pastel Society’s 122nd Annual Exhibition, giving you the chance to see, in person, some of the works you admired online only at the start of the year while in lockdown, alongside a selection of new works.

Featuring works created in pastel, pencil, chalk and charcoal, The Pastel Society is recognised as foremost in its field, a magnet for brilliant exponents of dry media.

Artists use the medium for its vibrant colour, vitality and immediacy. Visitors can be confident of seeing a variety of approaches by leading contemporary artists as well as new talent.

To ensure visitor safety during these COVID times, the gallery has been redesigned with a one-way system and timed tickets can be booked in advance to help maintain social distancing, hand sanitising points are available and visitors are required to wear a face covering (unless medically exempt). Book your timed ticket now

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WRAPPED UP & READY!

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READY FOR DELIVERY TO MALL GALLERIES, LONDON.

I can’t explain how exciting this feels. Anyway, this summer if you’re lucky to be passing #mallgalleries London this sunny July, why not pop in and check out the #societyofgraphicfineart and #pastelsociety annual exhibitions. There are incredible artists on show and feel very proud my work will be there amongst them. If permitted, why not take a selfie next to my work and let me your thoughts about the show

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