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.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Blue Flower


Blue Flower
11" x 14" gouache on paper
This painting was my experimentation with gouache, an opaque watercolor medium. I found it a bit difficult to get darker colors, but it is probably due to my inexperience witht the medium. I do like the opaque look of gouache and intend to do more paintings with it.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. It is priced at $150 plus s/h.
An 8" x 10" print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Provence Floral Still Life


Provence Floral Still Life
11" x 14" oil on stretched canvas
I set up this still life with a tablecover bought in Arles, Provence. Using it has brought me much joy and I wanted to paint it for others to see.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. It is priced at $300 framed.
An 8" x 10" print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Paradise


Paradise
22" x 30" Acrylic on Paper
This is one of a series of acrylic abstracts done on watercolor paper emphasizing color and design. Its dominant blues are offseet by the warmer orange, yellows and reds.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. This painting is priced at $700 unframed plus s/h.
An 8" x 12" print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Revving Up


Revving Up
11" x 14" acrylic framed
This abstract was created without a prior plan and resulted from my moving acrylic paint around on a surface until this figure revving up a motorcycle evolved. If you look hard, you will se two other figures in this painting.
If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. This framed piece is priced at $250 plus s/h.
An 8" x 10" print is available for $35 plus s/h.

Thursday, December 25, 2008

Orange Drape Sill Life


Orange Drape Still Life
16" x 20" oil onstretched canvas framed
This painting is done with several levels of glazing to bring out the desired colors.

If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. It is framed and priced at $400 plus s/h.

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

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Waterfall I


Waterfall I

11" x 14" oil on stretched canvas


This waterfall painting was done at a nearby park. I tried to capture the falling water and its reflections in the creek.

If you would like to purchase this painting, please email me. This painting is priced at $200 plus s/h.

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

Sunday, December 7, 2008

St. Croix Beach


St. Croix Beach
9" x 12" watercolor on paper
This is a watercolor I did when visiting St. Croix in the Virgin Islands. It was on a remote side of St. Croix near a house that our family rented.
If you would like to purchase this watercolor, please email me. It is priced at $150 plus s/h.
An 8" x 10" print is available for $35 plus s/h.