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About Paul

I'm retired, but working at painting, photography, and song writing. We like to travel and paint plein air in new places. Of course that's also where photography comes into the picture, so to speak. Sometimes I get inspired to write songs about the people and places we visit.

Artists of St. Remy

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Paul

Today we met two wonderful artists  in St. Remy. Pascal Bouterin is a wonderful young artist represented at Atelier Bouterin near our house. His work attracted our attention with strong abstract images, texture, and subtle colors…all evocative of J.M.W. Turner. … Continue reading →

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Another Visit To The Camargue

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Paul

We returned to The Camargue yesterday to introduce Judi to the birds of the Rhone River delta. This time we remembered mosquito repellent! It was a glorious sunny day with a little breeze to keep the worst of the insects … Continue reading →

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Jazz in Saint Remy

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Paul

Thursday night we attended a wonderful jazz concert that was a tribute to Django Reinhardt. Django Revisited Big Band played two sets of music arranged for a big band. Twenty musicians filled the stage and hall with music! Lois Coeurdeuil … Continue reading →

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New Art

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Paul

Jean, Judi, and I have all been drawing and painting. Here’s Judi drawing on our patio table. I’ve been working on my abstract forms. These are much more pleasing to me than some of the landscapes I have been doing … Continue reading →

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Busy Week

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Paul

It has been busy since my cousin Judi arrived Tuesday, so there have been few photos and little time to do a post. It has been raining and storming off and on since Tuesday, as of this afternoon it appears … Continue reading →

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In The Footsteps of Van Gogh

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Paul

We’ve been following in Van Gogh’s footsteps around St. Remy. The local small non-profit museum, Musee Estrine, has a display interpreting the great artist’s life, particularly his time here. Although the museum does not have an original Van Gogh painting, … Continue reading →

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Lazy Days

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Paul

Our first week in Provence has had its ups: the market, music, great food, and wonderful walks – and downs: a car crash, a leaky hot water heater, and a broken refrigerator. We have been enjoying just getting to know … Continue reading →

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Quick Sketches

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Paul

Here are four quick sketches of the musicians at the market yesterday. No single sketch took more than a minute due to crowds of people milling around me. The jazz trio were surrounded by listeners. The woman singing in the … Continue reading →

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Lentils and Sausage for Brenda

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Paul

Friend Brenda asked for the recipe for our dinner tonight. I will attempt to oblige. Of course the most difficult part of the recipe is obtaining saucisse de Morteau. This is a sausage from eastern France. It’s a basic garlic … Continue reading →

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New Car and Market Day

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Paul

Late yesterday afternoon we took a taxi to Avignon to pick up our new car, courtesy of the Hertz roadside assistance. We now have a small Ford with a backup warning sensor that beeps to tell me how close I … Continue reading →

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