Oyster Beds in Le Canon, France

Oyster Beds in Le Canon, France
30" x 40" oil on stretched canvas

Oyster Beds in Le Canon, France

Oyster Beds in Le Canon, France
30" x 40" oil on stretched canvas

Sitting on the veranda facing this beautiful vista and its changing sunrises and sunsets is what we do when we visit Le Canon at the Gilchrist home of Patrick and Florence, parents of our close friends Seamus and Mia.

This is a painting of oyster beds in the Bassein de Archechon in the northwestern shore of France near Cap Ferret, an hour north of Bordeaux. It is also where Monet and other impressionists painted because of its beauty.

The house looks out at this vast water basin full of oyster beds. The raw oysters in all the areas of these waters are so fresh and delicious. We eat them at the little restaurant houses owned by the French oyster fishermen and enjoy the beautiful waterfront view and the changing sunsets.

This painting is sold, but an 8" x 10" print is available for $75 plus s/h.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Bull from Bullfight in Arles

Bull from Bullfight in Arles



6" x 8" oil pastel on paper

On a vacation in Arles, France, my husband and I attended our first bullfight with friends. It was quite an experience and I am in the process of producing a few paintings from this event.

This little study tries to capture the fieriness of the bull coming out of the gate into the arena.


If you would like to purchase this 6" by 8" oil pastel, please email me. It is done on paper and is already framed. I can email you the picture of it in a frame if you desire.

This framed 6" x 8" oil pastel is priced at $150 plus s/h.


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