JAN BOWMAN

Drawing with iPhone and iPad.​​

Venue 10, My Inner Sanctuary 386 Lee High Road SE12 8RW
I'm an architect-trained artist, author and illustrator. Originally from Scotland via Canada and Birmingham, I'm now based in London.
 
I use my pictures to tell stories.
 
I’m seeking a publisher for my second book, ARTHUR: the true (nearly) story of a bicycle mechanic who grew up in the shadow of WWII. It’s a graphic novel about self-reliance, camping, and respect for the elderly.
 
I’m also researching a biography of John Evelyn, Deptford plantsman and friend of Samuel Pepys.
 
I'm inspired by humanity, democracy, gardening, ancient Greek vase paintings, and songs about 21st-century angst.
 
Book
THIS IS BIRMINGHAM: A Glimpse of the City’s Secret Treasures (Waverley Books 2009, 2011)
 
Recognition
Visitor’s Choice, Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Print Biennial 2014
Visitor’s Choice, New Artists Fair London 2014
Winner, Moseley Art Competition 2011
 
AOI Images Annual 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011
Communication Arts Annual 2005 3x3 Annual 2007, 2008
Birmingham Life magazine interview, January 2009
 
Work in Exhibitions

Taking Back Control Exhibition, Kings Cross 2019
Brockley Art House 2018 (solo exhibition)
ArtistsForBrexit exhibition, Earls Court 2018
West Greenwich Library 2016 (solo exhibition)
Harborne Art Gallery, 2014
Affordable Art Fair, London 2014
New Artists Fair, London 2014
Birmingham Society of Artists 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2013
Moseley Exchange, Birmingham 2010
Royal Brighton Artists Open Studios, 2009
Qube Gallery, Oswestry 2008
Birmingham Museum & Art Galleries 2007
The Eclipse, London 2004 (solo exhibition)
 
Clients include
Victoria and Albert Museum, Royal Mail, Birmingham Museums and Art Galleries, Delta Airlines, Glenn Howell Architects, BBC, Proskauer Rose LLP, Transport for London, The Independent, Oxford University Press, Tindal Street Press, Kinetic Architects.
Social Networks
​instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janbowartist/
Tumblr: http://janbow.tumblr.com/
Web: https://janbowprints.bigcartel.com/

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Email: janbow@janbow.com ​

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