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.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Catskills Barn and Silo


Catskills Barn and Silo
8" x 10" oil painting on stretched canvas
Every summer we visit my best friend Pat's daughter's house in the Catskills. We sit out on the deck many hours of the day eating, reading, relaxing and watching this idyllic view. Because of the clouds, the changing weather and movement of the sun, the light and shadows change constantly, almost from minute to minute. I painted au plein aire, but because of the changing landscape, I needed to do many paintings at once to reflect the different light and shadows. This is one done in high afternoon light.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. This 8" x 10" oil painting is priced at $250 plus shipping and handling. A print is availale at $75 plus s/h.
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