Le Tarn: Arrived safe n sound last night having missed a turn which caused my GPS to direct me onto 20 km of the wiggliest squiggiest mountain roads I’ve ever driven on (fast because I was late = more fun!).
Even in the dark by starlight and headlights the scenery was spectacular.
I’d forgotten how bright the stars often are over the Tarn.Gaillac
Today was for ‘business’ in Galliac and the pleasure seeing the preparations for Christmas Gaillac
these people know how to make a quality life,
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of revisiting on foot some places that bring back happy memories of times shared with good friends who visited,
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Stev Mitchell, my son, Linda Winter & Michael, Edwin Morton & Sue, Edwina Harrison & Rob to name but a few…
Tomorrow I’m heading for Gaillac and Albi Tarn, a few chores to do and I hope catch up with some good friends. I’ve given this Gaillac painting a major reworking, changes to colours tones and most noticeable, textures. You can discover the changes via page https://artfrickers.com/s-w-france/gaillac/. Just scroll down and click on the hyperlink under the photo … Read more
Château Clément Termes, detailed revision, ‘done it’, that last elusive 3 % of effort. This charming painting so typical of South West France, measures 38 x 46 cm (15″ x 18″), oils, is available, If you love vines and pines, typical calm, late summers afternoons, then this painting, modestly priced, is a worthy addition to … Read more
As autumn ebbs away yesterdays sharp fall of the barometer (1031 to 978) and a brisk strong gale from the WNW had the oaks dancing and throwing their leaves in the air. This morning after a sharp frost and gloriously sunny sunrise the garden and patio are decorated as if after a marriage of Autumn … Read more
The latest delivery to my studio, of frames.
Each frame was hand made for the painting it will embrace.
For example one will contain a new painting, forming on my easel right now of Sunset over Saint Emilion, another is destined for the newly completed “Surprise ! Hermione“.
Each frame has been made to my individual order and specification; intended to enhance any room and the value of the painting; someone is going to be lucky !
