Paul Mowbray Artist Craftsman

Endorsements - Subcategory Posted: Wed 8th Jan 2025

Craft Techniques - Subcategory Posted: Mon 2nd Sep 2024

Carving & Sculpture - Subcategory Posted: Fri 9th Feb 2024

Mowbray Staffs - Subcategory Posted: Thu 16th Nov 2023

Decorative Painting - Subcategory Posted: Thu 12th Oct 2023

Craft Service Design - Subcategory Posted: Sat 16th Sep 2023

Craftsmanship - Subcategory Posted: Sat 16th Sep 2023

Design Visualisation - Subcategory Posted: Sat 16th Sep 2023

Artist - Subcategory Posted: Fri 15th Sep 2023

Art Philosophy - Subcategory Posted: Fri 15th Sep 2023

Traditional Craft - Cherry and Ebony Cabinet - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Cherry and Ebony Cabinet

Traditional Craft - Carved Joint Stools - Record Posted: Thu 10th Aug 2023

Small Carved Joint Stools

#2 Wallace Tower Staff - Record Posted: Thu 17th Aug 2023

Mowbray #2 - The Wallace Tower Staff is the second of a series of themed staff creations by Paul Mowbray. This finely carved staff was made for a prominent member of the Scottish Castles Association as a thank you for many years dedicated service.

Contemporary Craft - Chair PM2010a - Record Posted: Sat 12th Aug 2023

Contemporary Craft - Chair PM2012A

Traditional Craft - Table set with decorative inlay - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Table set with decorative inlay

Traditional Craft - Drawers Unit and Batchelors Chest - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Drawers Unit and Batchelors Chest

Traditional Craft - English Walnut Pheasant Bird in Flight - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Wooden Bird Panel

Traditional Craft - Handmade Box - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Handmade Box

Traditional Craft - Writing Desk - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Handmade Writing Desk

Traditional Craft - Robert Lorimer Oak Carved Bed - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Carved Bed

Traditional Craft - Decorated Floral Corbels - Record Posted: Thu 10th Aug 2023

Decorated Floral Corbels

Traditional Craft - French Walnut Relief Carving - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

French Walnut Carved Panel

Traditional Craft - Carved Celtic Panel for Monastery Table - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Carved Celtic Panel for Monastery Table

Traditional Craft - Antique Carved Corbels - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Craft Antique Carved Corbels

Traditional Craft - Oak Console Brackets - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Antique Carved Corbel

Traditional Craft - Trinity Hall Chair - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Traditional Craft - Trinity Hall Chair

Traditional Craft - Wormiston House Hall - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Wormiston House

Traditional Craft - Robert Adam Style Fireplace - Record Posted: Wed 9th Aug 2023

Adam Fireplace

Gothic Frieze by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Tue 8th Aug 2023

Gothic Frieze by Paul Mowbray

Contemporary Craft - Oak and walnut table - Record Posted: Sun 13th Aug 2023

Contemporary Craft - Oak and walnut table

Oak Heads for a Castle Cornice - Record Posted: Sun 29th Oct 2023

Carved oak heads for the cornice in a privately owned Fife castle

Beechwood Carved Master for Wormiston House - Record Posted: Sun 29th Oct 2023

Large beech wood carving, used as a master to make plaster moulds for a 17th century style ceiling in Wormiston House.

#5 The Bruce King Staff - Record Posted: Mon 14th Aug 2023

Mowbray #5 - This quality piece of craftsmanship - the Bruce King Staff. Commissioned by a Scottish Border castle owner with Bruce connections. The King who gave so much for his country sits proudly on this carved fine Scottish staff - battle axe in hand.

#4 Castle of Moy Staff - Record Posted: Tue 15th Aug 2023

Mowbray #4 - This Castle of Moy MacLaine Clan Staff, is the forth in a series of staffs made by Paul Mowbray. The castle is a stunning Scottish Tower located on the Isle of Mull. Finely crafted and adorned with old Scottish Celtic details and patterns.

#3 Campbell Clan Staff - Record Posted: Wed 16th Aug 2023

Mowbray #3 - The Campbell Clan Staff is the third in a series of staffs made by Paul Mowbray. There is much interest from around the world in Scottish clans such as 'Clan Campbell'. This staff was made made in memory of a much loved proud clan member.

#1 Lagertha Staff - Record Posted: Fri 18th Aug 2023

Mowbray #1 - The Lagertha Staff is the first of a series of themed staff creations by Paul Mowbray. Lathertha, the fearless Viking shield maiden, crowns this finely crafted staff masterpiece. Inspired by Katheryn Winnick of the TV series Vikings.

Contemporary Craft - Celtic Carving for Carmelite Monastery table - Record Posted: Sun 13th Aug 2023

Contemporary Craft - Celtic Carving for Carmelite Monastery table

Contemporary Craft - Robert Lorimer oak table - Record Posted: Sun 13th Aug 2023

Robert Lorimer oak table

Blackhall Manor Historic Decorative Ceiling by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Mon 7th Aug 2023

Blackhall Manor Historic Decorative Ceiling

Contemporary Craft - Wenge consol table - Record Posted: Sun 13th Aug 2023

Wenge consol table

Contemporary Craft - Atlas 4 round oak table - Record Posted: Sun 13th Aug 2023

Contemporary Craft - Round oak table

Contemporary Craft - PM2012a Chair - Record Posted: Sat 12th Aug 2023

Contemporary Craft - PM2012a Chair

Contemporary Craft - Chair PM2006a - Record Posted: Sat 12th Aug 2023

PM2006A Chair

Contemporary Craft - Walnut Table - Record Posted: Sat 12th Aug 2023

Contemporary Craft - Walnut Table

Contemporary Craft - Chair PM2011a - Record Posted: Sat 12th Aug 2023

Contemporary Craft - Chair PM2011A

Contemporary Craft - Nash Wood Chair - Record Posted: Sat 12th Aug 2023

Contemporary Craft - Nash Wood Chair

Contemporary Craft - Culural Seat - Record Posted: Thu 10th Aug 2023

Culural Seat

Carved Dogs Head - Record Posted: Thu 27th Jul 2023

Carved Dogs Head

Brackenhill LochHouse Tower Models - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

Brackenhill LochHouse Tower Models

Ship Figurehead Carving - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

Ship Figurehead Carving

Monastery Celtic Wood Carvings - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

Monastery Celtic Wood Carvings

Carved Scottish Thistle - Record Posted: Thu 27th Jul 2023

Carved Scottish Thistle

Lime Wood Gothic Carving - Record Posted: Thu 27th Jul 2023

Lime Wood Gothic Carving

Carved Wooden Grotesque Gothic Faces - Record Posted: Thu 27th Jul 2023

Carved Wooden Grotesque Gothic Faces

Relief Sculpture for Gift of earth II - Record Posted: Thu 27th Jul 2023

Relief Sculpture for Gift of earth II

Scottish Castles Association Wooden Wall Plaque - Record Posted: Thu 27th Jul 2023

Scottish Castles Association Wooden Wall Plaque

Plaster Decorative Mould - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

Plaster Decorative Mould

Whimsical Wood Carved Heads - Record Posted: Thu 27th Jul 2023

Whimsical Carved Heads

Ochiltree Castle Wood Carving - Record Posted: Thu 27th Jul 2023

Ochiltree Castle Wood Carving

Works 5 - Art Detail - Record Posted: Wed 14th Jun 2023

This page details the processes and background in the forming of some of my artwork. Those detailed below benefit from a degree of background insight to help construct the atmosphere of the finished artwork.

Property Painting - Record Posted: Thu 15th Jun 2023

This page details the processes and background in the forming of some of my artwork. Those detailed below benefit from a degree of background insight to help construct the atmosphere of the finished artwork.

Works 4 - Portraits - Record Posted: Fri 16th Jun 2023

Portrait painting by Scottish Artist and Craftsman Paul Mowbray.

Works 3 - Abstract Diverse Art - Record Posted: Sun 18th Jun 2023

Abstract painting affords me another dimension in addition to my figurative painting. It can offer a whole new variety of approaches to the theme and how it’s communicated.

Works 2 - Alternative Art - Record Posted: Mon 19th Jun 2023

In my art the theme is my priority, with an understanding of art history and technical skill the portrayal is considered. After an extended period I choose my approach, always avoiding adherence to a single unified style to define everything.

Lion Head Carving - Record Posted: Fri 23rd Jun 2023

Lion's Head wood carving by Paul Mowbray

Works 1 - Conduit Series by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 4th Aug 2023

The Conduit series explores the linear route, literal or symbolic in the act of painting. Transformative control In most of the series generates a tension and suggest a psychological movement that transcends an often-commonplace perspective and view.

Blackhall Manor Renaissance Panel by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Mon 7th Aug 2023

Renaissance Panel

Fairburn Tower Painted Ceiling by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Mon 7th Aug 2023

Paul Mowbray was commissioned by The Landmark Trust to paint the newly restored Scottish Towerhouse Fairburn Tower. The results were spectacular and well received by the client and visitors alike.

Works 2 - Vignettes, Pendants by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 4th Aug 2023

I class some of my works as vignettes, they may relate to main groups of work or be stand alone pieces. The pendant is an update or attachment to a series, and normally are quite distant pictorially, functioning as a further development on a theme.

Works 2 - Travel Allegory by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 4th Aug 2023

As of yet, composed of three paintings with more to follow. The concept stems from travel as the vehicle for exploration, I then further the experience by imposing and exploring an imaginary context.

Works 2 - Threshold Series - Record Posted: Fri 4th Aug 2023

The Threshold series takes us onto the axis and conveys the face and aspect of layers, mainly moderate in materiality with visual subtlety.

Works 1 - Hopper Series by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 4th Aug 2023

The Hopper series explores a capacity for shifts in meaning when only the slightest of changes are made to iconic works of art. Edward Hopper's art I greatly respect, so with a focused attention to detail and scale I approached this series.

Renaissance Painted Ceilings - Record Posted: Tue 22nd Aug 2023

Renaissance Ceilings and Panels by Paul Mowbray

Works 1 - Snow Ark I and II by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Mon 31st Jul 2023

Snow Ark I and II

Works 1 - Contemporary Art - Record Posted: Tue 20th Jun 2023

Most of us reflect on what an artist's intentions when creating a work. In the experience of contemporary art I believe the value of what an artist's work may mean to us is important. I hope I define enough in my text to cultivate interest for the viewer.

Works 1 - 'Natures version I' by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

Works 1 - 'Natures version I' by Paul Mowbray

Works 1 - 'Friends at school' by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

Works 1 - 'Friends at school' by Paul Mowbray

Works 1 - 'Pataphysical beginnings' by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

Pataphysical beginnings

Works 1 - 'The momentary lacuna' by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

'The momentary lacuna' by Paul Mowbray

Works 1 - Britain's Saviour by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

Painted in my deconstructed gradient block tonal style, this, along with paint blurring/soft focus are my regular ways of depicting recall and memory. Inspired by handmade Spitfire assembled parts.

Works 1 - Triptych, 'As I happen' by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

In this triptych, the inclusion of the iconic images immediately offers gravity and context for the viewer. In this way we may form a familiar resonant, it is interesting how this is taken by our recollection and can function in a new way/sense.

Works 2 - Pentimenti Series by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

Pentimento (or plural pentimenti) will be familiar to most who have studied paintings and have recognised a change in the paints texture hinting at 'something else' beneath the existing surface of the painted work.

Works 1 - The Void Stares Back by Paul Mowbray - Record Posted: Fri 28th Jul 2023

The Void Stares Back - Paul Mowbray

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