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, November 30, 2008

Landmass Abstract


Landmass Abstract
21 x 16 1/s matted, framed acrylic on paper
In my abstract paintings, I love to explore color exlosions of paint that merge together. I tried also to put texture in this painting.
If you would like to purchase this abstract painting, please email me. It is white matted and framed in a natural wooden frame to complement the painting. It is priced at $275 plus s/h.
A 10" x 8" white matted print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

New York City Lights


New York City Lights
20" x 16" Acrylic on stretched canvas
Whenever we take a trip to New York to visit the museums, I enjoy walking around the city and taking pictures of the people and buildings. This was one occasion when we were walking around in an evening in NYC. How exiting it always is!
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. This painting can be purchased for $250 plus s/h.
A 10: x 8" print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Street Scene in Spain


Street Scene in Spain
10" x 8" acrylic on stretched canvas
This is a scene from a photo my son Louis took when he visited Southern Spain. I tried to capture the feeling of nighttime.
This painting is sold.
A 10" x 8" matted print is available for $35 plus s/h. Please email me if you are interested in purchasing one.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Salute to Life


Salute to Life
20" x 16" watercolor on paper


This painting is a celebration of life. Red wine is good for your health so drink and be merry!

If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. It is matted and in a brown wood frame. It is priced at $150 plus s/h.

A 10" x 8" print of this matted painting is available for $35 plus s/h.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Lilacs


Lilacs
16" x 20" watercolor
This is an impressionistic study of lilacs cut from our lilac bush. It is in a white frame.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. It is priced at $150 plus s/h and is in a white wooden frame.
An 8" x 10" matted print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Blue Whales I


Blue Whales I
18" x 24" acrylic on panel
This is one of the first paintings I tried on the subject of whales. It was challenging but delightful to paint.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. It is framed in a white wooden frame which complements the painting.
This framed painting is priced at $600 plus s/h.
An 8" x 10" print is available priced at $35 plus s/h.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Playing on the Beach


Playing on the Beach
18" x 24" oil on stretched canvas
This is a painting from St. John's in the U.S. Virgin Islands. I tried to depict the tranquility of the day emphasizing the blue colors of the Caribbean and the happiness of one child playing in the sand with his truck on the beach.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. It is priced at $6oo plus s/h and is in a gold wooden plein aire frame.
An 8" x 10" print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Bosc Pears in Sunlight


Bosc Pears in Sunlight
9" x 12" watercolor on paper
This is a study of bosc pears to let the white of the watercolor be the sunlight.
If you would like to purchase this watercolor, please email me. It is matted in a white mat and priced at $50 plus s/h.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Red Chair Still Life


Red Chair Still Life
20" x 16" oil on stretched canvas
This is one of a series of still lifes I painted with a chair in the background.
If you would like to purchase this oil painting, please email me. It is priced at $200 plus s/h and is in a wood frame.
A 10" x 8" print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Lily and Company


Lily and Company
24" x 22" oil on stretched canvas framed
This painting is part of a series of floral still lifes I am doing using a classic, glazing technique.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. This oil painting is priced at $600 plus s/h. in a gold wooden frame.
A 10" x 8" print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Under the Sea II


Under the Sea II
16" x 20" oil pastel on paper
This is the secod in the series of oil pastels of the theme "Under the Sea."
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. It is priced at $200 plus s/h. framed.
A print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Monday, November 3, 2008

Under the Sea I


Under the Sea I
12" x 18" Oil Pastel
This oil pastel was done with a scratching and lifting technique and won 1st prize at one of the Wallingford's Center member art shows.
If you would like to purchase this oil pastel, please email me. It is framed in a gold wooden frame and priced at $250 plus s/h.
An 8" x 10" print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Red Tulips


Red Tulips
16" x 20" pastel in process
I am working on this pastel which need more color and highlights.
Not for sale until finished.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Garden of Hesperides


Garden of Hesperides
24" x 18" Collage
In a collage workshop the assignment was to create a collage relating to "apples." I chose to represent the characters and apple tree in the myth about the Garden of Hesperides. It was fun to do, all the cutting and pasting and led me back to a feeling of childhood. The result was more of an abstract due to its simplification.
This collage is not for sale at this time.
A 10" x 8" print is availaable for $35 plus s/h.