"Wash Day" mini Provence painting

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 Some of my favorite painting subjects are the windows and doors of Provence:

Provence painting doorway village scene

"Wash Day" Oil on Canvas, 7"x 5" (SOLD) ©Jennifer Young

For me, the charm of Provence is in every day life.. I love the Provencal colors-- the gorgeous combination of the buildings' earthy hues contrasted by brightand cheerfully painted shutters and doors.  And most of all I enjoyed the people. By American standards they might seem a little reserved, but they are but warm and lovely. They possess an aesthetic that really appeals to me; taking care to fill their homes (and doors and windows!) with touches of simple beauty, rich with color, texture and quality.