Paintings of France, Italy and Beyond

While trolling through the Slow Travel forums for my upcoming trip to France, I stumbled across this tip on a new upcoming PBS art series on landscape painting hosted by artist David Dunlop.  Here’s an excerpt from the PBS website:

“LANDSCAPES THROUGH TIME WITH DAVID DUNLOP — a lively and entertaining new 13-part PBS series shot in HD — offers viewers the opportunity to travel with noted painter and lecturer David Dunlop to magical, historic locations in the United States and France as he follows the lives and artistic paths of celebrated artists such as Turner and Monet. Dunlop journeys to the locations these artists visited and learns how they transformed their vision into a familiar painting. “

PBS always does a wonderful job with its art series, so I hope this one broadcasts in my area. It’s set to air in June, which will be just on the heels of having returned from my own France landscape painting trip. You can read all about the program  here, but you’ll probably have to just check back in at viewing schedule  as they only list schedules 13 days out.

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In the evenings, my husband and I love walking through our Bellevue neighborhood, and we try to do it most days that our schedules and the weather will allow. There are a lot of avid gardeners in our ‘hood, and in spring it seems like every nook and corner has a touch of color.

The other evening we took a back alley detour and came upon this scene. It was striking in the light of dusk as the building and the irises were backlit. I came back in the morning to see if I still found interest, and I did. It was a different light, to be sure. But there was a certain pattern that played across the path and fence that I liked enough to do this little pochade.   

“Color Surprise”
Oil on Canvas, 6×8″
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If you’ve looked around my website you might notice that I have a thing for sheds. I guess I like the simplicity of the form, and the interesting texture of the walls and rooftops (the more decrepit the better.) I’ve sure painted my share of the French Provencial versions; called “cabaneaux” en Francais.

Call me crazy but I also have a thing for certain alleys. They can be kind of a “grab bag” though– I don’t always see (or smell) the most pleasant things. But sometimes when people let their private gardens spill over into the walkways I can find quite a surprise of color.

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It’s been a while since I’ve listed a new “Art for Food” auction for the Central Virginia FoodBank, so I’m upping the ante by listing a new acrylic painting. This is a 7 day auction with an opening bid of $24.99. This one does have a low reserve ($50) but it’s still a bargain and 95% of the proceeds go to the FoodBank.

“Lavender Valley”
Acrylic on heavy acid free card
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It’s been a while since I’ve worked in acrylic and I had a lot of fun with this one. I’m listing this one in the evening because I’m heading out for most of the day on Friday to do some plein air painting. Have a great weekend!

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Today is a “bonus day”. This morning as I was writing out my “to do” list, I commented to my husband it’s rained during the last several First Fridays art walks. And with 70% chance of rain again today, it didn’t look good for the art walk tonight.

“But today’s Thursday,” husband said. I cannot tell you how happy this made me. I found an extra day! It also worries me a little too…I really can be in my own little world sometimes. In any event, I now have time to post my most recent painting of a lovely Provencal pathway lined with roses:

“Reverie des Roses” (Provence, France)
Oil on Canvas, 24×30″
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 If you’re in Richmond, come see it in person TOMORROW during the First Fridays art walk. I’m open early from 6-8:30 PM with a new show called “Spring Mix.”

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Announcing a new “Art for Food” charity auction for the Central Virginia Foodbank (CVFB). I admit it isn’t easy to put some of these works up for auction, but it’s a good cause, so what the hay. I love this little Provence lavender painting and I hope you will too… and I can always use this work as a study to make a larger piece in oil. Opening bids are just $24.99 and 95% of the proceeds will be donated to the CVFB:

“Summer Garden” (Provence, France)
Watercolor/pen & ink on Arches heavy watercolor paper, 8×10″
Auction starts at 12:30 EST on 2/07/08

This auction has ended, but you can bid on the latest auction here!

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