STEVE  BOWDEN

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Proud to be born a ‘Sandancer’ on Tyneside, Steve moved to Devon in 1975 where he currently lives and works.

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Steve constantly utilises new styles and techniques to keep his work fresh. A self-taught artist, he has a background in graphic design which has given him a unique understanding of composition, balance and the relationship between colour and shape. He reverences strong, improbable light which suggest a romantic sense of place and time.

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Although aware of scale and perspective Steve prefers to produce a pleasing image and uses his locations purely for inspiration and as a reference point. His work captures the essence and feeling of a space and often disregards the natural order of things.

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“Harbours and seascapes feature heavily in my work but, like all artists I find inspiration in many places. I’ve always lived by the coast, my hobbies include kayaking and body-boarding. Beaches and harbours have been a part of everyday life. I have a real fondness for Cornwall, Penwith in particular. I know it’s a cliché but the light really is something else.”

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In 2014 he began being represented by DeMontfort Fine Art and found his work hanging in Galleries nationwide at the same time building a strong following of collectors both at home and abroad.

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