Provence Blue.

"Provence Blue", 11 x 14", Oil.

I'm finally getting back to those my French studies I did last summer.

This one is an oil painting of small village

and lavender farm in the Lot Valley.

Very unique for that area of country, as most of lavender plantations

are very commercial nowadays and in this mountain region

You will not see any of it.

This is a small family of two operated business with all charm of Old World,

almost like step back in time.

I painted several paintings from that area and

most of it was sold few days after it was painted...

So here is one more for You. Enjoy!

Once Upon A France, Pastel.

"Once Upon A France",

12x12" Pastel on panel

After significant brake in my art blogging I'm finally back to it and going to post

some new paintings... This one is the first Pastel Painting for 2017.

In fact it is total re-do of old painting from years ago.

Washed off with organic solvent and totally repainted.

After my trip to France in 2016 I feel different about this subject,

 even more poetic... Hopefully I managed to reflect it at this work.

Enjoy!

Currently this painting is offered on Etsy.

"Poetry in Purple", Plein Air.

"Poetry in Purple:, 12x 9"

Plein Air Pastel.

One hot day in June somewhere at rural area or South-West, France...

It was a dream trip, but I'm back now.