The Landscape Art of Gordon Frickers
“Gaillac, Surprising Vines” collection, this picture shows the result of yesterday’s labour. You can discover more and follow the story of the painting of Domaine de la Tronque, one of the first Gaillac vineyards in all Midi Pyrenees to ‘go bio’ on the new Domaine de la Tronque page, enjoy
New on this web site, part of the “Gaillac, amazing vines” Series.
Development sketches and pictures appear, the painting will follow soon, are you sitting comfortably?
Château de Saurs in the heart of the gaillac wine region was a chosen subject for a number of special reasons including it is the most classic château in the region and has produced many award winning wines.
Dernier soiree hier soir a Domaine Peyres Roses a l’invitation a mon amie Astrid Bonnafont Serre. http://www.domaine-peyresroses.fr/ Today is my last day on this tour of the Tarn. Preparations to leave, the plan says leave early tomorrow morning, now watch that go wrong… and I’ll complete the painting I started yesterday on location at … Read more
I’m at Castelnau de Montmiral focused on preparing paintings for “Gaillac Surprising Vines”. We in the Dept du Tarn (Gaillac region) are enjoying fine weather, temperatures around 25 to 28, (77 to 82 F) cool breezes, perfect for getting a tan & working out doors which I’m doing. By the way, the locals had voted … Read more
Francis Pratt asks each student to ‘post’ their work then in turn to give a talk about what, why they made it and what they learned. Making a great ‘painting’ or even a ‘drawing’ is nver the objective. The Painting School of Montmiral objective, regardless of the level of the student, be it beginner or … Read more
I am reminded of Horace Walpole (19.10.1739) who said sadly “They are ringing their bells now, they will be wringing their hands soon!” Even the weather this morning seems to reflect how most people here feel about the Britexit vote. From a murky Castelnau de Montmiral in the Tarn, people here are asking me how … Read more
For those of you who have asked ‘what is the famous Painting School of Montmiral like?’
Two of Sauveterre de Guyenne fete du vins, (Series “Famous Wine Villages of Bordeaux“) Croquis en développement, deux de Sauveterre de Guyenne fête du vins, (série “vin célèbres villages de Bordeaux”) l’une des idées de brassage pour Domaine Peyres Roses, (série «Gaillac, Vines surprenantes») presque prêt à peindre et un croquis (Chateau de Saurs) peinte … Read more
Lively and varied are the breakfast conversations among students of the Painting School of Montmiral, Castelnau de Montmiral, topics vary widely, typically the students, ages vary widely, experience ranging from beginners to professional.
Experience brought to the table varies widely, example, one is a theater director, another a pharmacist, a third a school teacher.