Category Archives: Art

These posts are about our art work.

First Days in Saint Remy: Art, Painting, and Crunch

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Paul

Sunday was the Route des Artistes in St. Remy. This is a monthly event where artists from throughout France (and even some from Spain and Belgium) come to show and sell their works. We met some wonderful artists along the way. … Continue reading →

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Final Days in Montcabrier

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Paul

Today is our last day at Atelier de la Rose in Montcabrier. This peaceful place is a wonderful buffer from the excitement and activity of London and Paris. We have had the opportunity to relax and paint, getting into a … Continue reading →

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Tournon-d’Angenais

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we took a little trip to a medieval town call Tournon-d’Angenais. The old bastide village sits atop a high hill with views in all directions. Although there aren’t many buildings surviving from the middle ages, the village has created … Continue reading →

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Pech Merle and Saint-Cirq LaPopie

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday Sally took us on a day-long tour. We began with a 1.5 hour drive basically along the River Lot, through Cahors, and then over to the town of Cabrerets. This is the location of Pech Merle, one of the … Continue reading →

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Castelfranc

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Paul

This morning we went to  Castelfranc, a small town on the Lot River. We had gone there for dinner in 2013 and briefly visited a garden in the town center. The Garden of the Senses is a wonderful medieval style … Continue reading →

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Art in Montcabrier

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Paul

Here are a few pieces I’ve done while at Montabrier. It’s hot and humid here, about 90/90. Monday we will be going to Peche Merle Cave to see some prehistoric art. At least the cave will be cool! Paul

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Lavande de Lherm

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Paul

Today we visited Lavande de Lherm, an idyllic lavender farm in a small hamlet that is part of the commune of Lherm in the Lot Valley. Sally led us to the farm where Suzie and Ian welcomed us graciously. Suzie … Continue reading →

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Saint Avit

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we went to Saint Avit, an 11th century church ruin, for some afternoon drawing and painting. It is very hot and the cool forest around this historic site seemed to be a nice place to be. We visited here a … Continue reading →

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Music and Painting

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Paul

Today I finished another study of the sky/mountain/water scene that I have been doing since London. This one is more colorful. It may be the last one I do of this motif. I’ve worked it with many different ideas and … Continue reading →

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Atelier de la Rose in Montcabrier France

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday morning we bid adieu to JP, picked up our rental car (a Nissan diesel!) and spent the day driving south to the Lot River valley. It’s a beautiful drive through the breadbasket of France into the hills and river … Continue reading →

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