Meet Leavon Bowman

Leavon Bowman, Below the Waves, Oil on Canvas

From my early childhood days, art has always been my first love and passion. I call it my passion because it is an intrinsic part of who I am. I see art and the artist as being one. These only become distinguished once the artwork itself is created.

In 2017 I graduated from the Northampton university with a degree in Fine Art Painting and Drawing, where I transitioned from working predominantly with pencil to embracing painting. Having never painted before, I spent a lot of time trying to understand the art of painting and this shift in medium formed a pivotal part of my journey of self-discovery.

My affinity with nature began as a child as I was immersed in the Caribbean landscape of Jamaica where I grew up. The tranquil setting would often glow in the sunshine creating a spectacular display of colors, subtle hues, and vibrant patterns that would dance and glisten in the sun. This kept my young mind engaged.

I am particularly drawn to the sea. Seascapes are endless, stretching far beyond the canvas and into the distance. The limitlessness evokes a spiritual experience of awe and fear found only in nature when one is faced with their own mortal limitations.

My goal in creating is to capture the subject in its natural state, allowing the viewer to find their own relationship with the emotions that it creates. The expression of these conceived in the heart and mind, that is my art.

Leavon Bowman, High Tide, Oil on Canvas