Greenway, From Dittisham
Greenway from DittishamArt Inspired By The Dart - Michael Bowman
“I’m drawn by the contrast between the higher, faster flowing reaches of the Dart, on the moor compared to the more tranquil, deeper areas, where the tide has eaten away at the trees. You get those lovely flattened lines of foliage. Then there’s also the hustle and bustle of the yacht moorings. The masts give a vertical line that is useful to balance a composition. Looking down from above from places like Cornworthy, the sinuous line of the Dart snakes towards the sea which is something I’ve painted several times. The gentle colour changes of the water, from grey, to green to blue are wonderful and it’s hard to resist the subtle reflections in the water from the boats, buildings and river banks. ”
Michael Bowman’s paintings can be seen at White Space Art, Totnes, 01803 864088, www.whitespaceart.com