The Flying Machine Cafe was created by my Rowena and her partner in 2012. It was a stylised all day breakfast bar with stage and entertainment for festivals, weddings and other events. Designing and creating this venue was a unique and amazing journey and found them...
Mushroom Moon, Rowena J Draper, Somerset Mushroom Moon draws inspiration from the Mushroom Shamans of the Northern Hemisphere — figures who walk between worlds, guided by earth wisdom and quiet magic. Created through a fusion of acrylic painting and richly textured...
Boo, Rowena J Draper, Somerset This magical dragon carries a hoard of stories and secret treasures within its scales. Each part of their body is formed from relics Rowena has gathered over many years — some discovered in distant lands, like the porcupine-quill claws,...
New Moon New Ride, Rowena J Draper, Somerset Mixed media acrylic painting with textiles on wood, set inside an authentic vintage ornate frame. The moon is out, and she means business. Like most of my work, this piece is steeped in intuitive symbolism—for the beholder...
Influenced by her creative and nomadic life, Rowena is a self-taught artist who allows stories to spill onto the page for the listening eyes to hear. She believes that art has a life and voice of its own. Over the years, she has developed a rich and imaginative world of curious creatures and fairytale aspects drawn from deep within her psyche.
Rowena Draper welcomes enquiries for art commissions, murals and bespoke pieces. If you’re interested in commissioning original artwork, please get in touch with a few details about your space, idea or project, and Rowena will be happy to discuss possibilities.