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.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Purple Hydrangeas


Purple Hydrangeas
10" x 8" oil on stretched canvas
I love hydrangeas and have several hydrangea plants in my garden. I decided to paint the light on a still life of purple hydrangeas from my garden. This variety has tiny petals and I find them difficult to paint individually so I am attempting to paint an impression of them. This is my first effort in oils. I plan to do a series of them until I perfect my painting style of hydrangeas.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. This 10" x 8" painting ready for framing is priced at $250 plus s/h. An 8" x 10"print is available for $75 plus s/h.
This painting is sold.
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