Category Archives: Art

These posts are about our art work.

Discovering a New Artist

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Paul

This afternoon we did some sketching in town. Jean went one way and I went another. I found a quiet nook by one of the old fountains and sketched. After an hour of sketching I decided to visit our friend, … Continue reading →

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The Running of the Bulls

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Paul

The Fete continues unabated in St. Remy de Provence! Last night we attended the grand ball or dance on the Place de Republique. This is a large square that has been largely converted to a carnival site. A stage sits … Continue reading →

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A Catch Up Post!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Paul

It has been five days since my last post and much has happened. Judi was still with us most of the week. We enjoyed the market day on Wednesday with my new favorite jazz band, Gig Street. They play a … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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