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.

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Dusk in Valley Forge, Pa.


Dusk in Valley Forge, Pa.
14" x 18" framed pastel
Our family often hikes and rides bikes in Valley Forge Park, one of the most beautiful historical sites in Pennsylvania at any time of year.
One Fall afternoon, the light was fantastic falling on the meadow. This pastel captures that moment.
If you would like to purchase this pastel painting, please email me. It is in a lovely brown frame matted with glass. This 14" x 18" framed pastel is priced at $300 plus s/h.

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