Naked model or clothed, Emmanuelle Duchesse proved to be a beautiful charming and nubile model for some 11 very talented artists’ life drawing in varied styles near Itzac. 

Claire de Soissons who lives near Itzac created this life drawing occasion, no teaching, rather a congenial chance to get on with the work. 

This life drawing session was a pilot scheme for future days to network with other artists and people interested in fine art. (more…)

The ship model of HMS Victory by Bob Pearce is definitely still for sale

Bob has just emailed me to confirm this, the case size and price. If interested in this rare chance to obtain a fine ship model of Victory in her Trafalgar 1805 condition, contact this web site or phone Bob Pearce. (more…)

I received today an email from Mike Ellis.

Possibly  you may be very interested in my reply to Mike?

You have raised such interesting topics, I am copying this email immediately to some friends who may know some one who will purchase, give a home , to this excellent ship model (more…)

The week end just passed is a big event in France, 90 % of shops shut. I was not allowed to buy one single drink… 

You might think this an odd place 3 hours drive inland to find a marine artist, to create marine art?   

Read of and have a taste of some reasons why (more…)

Part 1. The French economy is stronger.
Part 2. The Euro will slump.
Part 3. The sex life. (more…)

Newsletter, Sea Fever and super yachts, The Marine Art of Gordon Frickers No. 8 © august 2009

We hope you find the following interesting, engaging, interactive, and will forward this to friends. (more…)

Yesterday evening with Helene, Chantelle and Francoise from Castelnau de Montmiral we had an extra ordinary treat, Oriental dance and music.  

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Ever had your front door blocked by hailstones? Last night made a fair attempt out side my cottage!

Landscape painting  that is, painting plien aire (out doors)  is currently quite a challenge with temperatures often up to the mid 30’s C in the shade.   (more…)