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.

Monday, May 19, 2008

Himalayan Blue Poppy





















Himalayan Blue Poppy 10"x 8" oil painting on stretched canvas


This poppy attracted me because of its vibrant purple blue color. It is native to South Africa and South America. I enjoy painting individual flowers that take up an entire canvas in the style of Georgia O'Keefe.

If you ever have the chance to visit the Georgia O'Keefe museum in Santa Fe, you will be totally satisfied. She painted in Santa Fe and in Taos, and her former studio is now an art center providing painting workshops.

The very first time I saw an exhibit by Georgia O'Keefe was in the 60's in New York with my friend Pat Winterer. We braved a snow blizzard to get there, but we were not going to miss it for the world. As you can see, Georgia O'Keefe is one of my favorite painters.


If you would like to purchase this 10"x8" oil painting, please email me. It is painted on stretched canvas ready for framing.


This 10"x8" oil painting is priced at $250 plus s/h

An 8" x 10" print is available for $35 plus s/h.



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