Landscape painting…

This is a commission I am thoroughly enjoying, good people, good subject.

Meaning I can give of my best  for my clients and for the painting. The brief is Chateau les Tonnelles in it’s environment.  Chateau Les Tonnelles  D 23.09.14  IMG_1922

I rather enjoy painting people’s homes for them, pictures that will increase in value over time for the owners and are a record of our times.

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Forest of Sivens

Albi & the Forest of Sivens?  Foret de Sivens IMG_2516.JPG wp

You may recall I painted a series in the Forest of Sivens a few years ago when I wished better to understand trees. My previous knowledge of trees was mostly from a boat builder’s perspective (big, brown n green, some are useful for constructing boats, others rot to quickly…). I’ve just got back from the Prefecteure at Albi, bit of a performance as there was a manifestation (protest) ongoing at the front.

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