For as long as he can remember, Oregon-based Eric Bowman has had an affinity for drawing. Through exploration and self-education, he has developed a unique style of painting that draws from Russian Impressionist and American Impressionist predecessors. In his compositions, Bowman emphasizes light and shadow with oil paint, which he calls “a very organic and sensual medium that engages my senses.” While he loves “the cowboy as a heroic American image” and tackles Western subjects in his work, Bowman asserts, “You’ll never find me wearing a big belt buckle and a hat and boots . . . I’m not a cowboy.” Yet he is clear that he has loved the West since childhood, loves the outdoors, and loves painting. His current work is a reflection and combination of those loves.

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