The Landscape Art of Gordon Frickers
As the weather here begins to turn chilly, I’m beginning to organise my visit to a sunnier clime, Toulouse and Gaillac, late November. I’m warming myself thinking of sunny days in the wine regions, of places like the South facing Chateau de Saurs, while my thoughts turn to ‘how do I restart the central heating’ … Read more
“The Port of Gaillac 1863” measures 200 x 100 cm (39″ x 60″), by Gordon Frickers, the page and the ‘Further Reading’ page, updated. A major painting, a major effort, these pages contain much information not readily available elsewhere. https://artfrickers.com/…/gaill…/the-port-of-gaillac-1863-2/ Sold, this painting was commissioned as a foyer centre piece for the Museum ‘inVINcible VIGNEron‘ … Read more
Is this October or July? ‘Dunowe’, what I do know is we have excellent light here for painting. I’ve just upgraded several of The Gaillac Collection‘ pages, the images here are of the domaine du Barry painting, measuring 40 x 48 cm (16” x 19”), oils, available £950., ex frame, ex studio. The astonishingly … Read more
Want to try wine the Romans drank?
How do you find a gift for a special for example a wealthy friend? A rare, interesting, delicious wine they simply can’t get is one answer.
At Castel de Brames yesterday evening
the heart of L’Occitane
buying wines made from some of the oldest vines in France, (mostly) for gifts.
The Queen’s Wine; “du vignoble de Gaillac”, at Domaine de la Chanade.
A chance invitation, a new friend and the Queen’s wine.
A chance encounter in Intermarche, Gaillac, the first day I arrived here in the Tarn, well actually one of 4, the other 3 were all people who remembered me, touched my heart, pleased to see I’d returned.
The chateau, besides fine wines and beautiful gardens for you to enjoy, has a light airy exhibition space. Tomorrow I have an appointment with the owner of chateau de Saurs who’s company I always enjoy. We may go sketching together some time soon if it’s not to hot. Later, several other domain owners during the … Read more
Gaillac means wines, good foods, warm sun, seduction.
Alain Soreano, noted author, historian said of these Gaillac Collection paintings, “more than a match for anything in the Musee d’Orsay” ~
All the pages relating to ‘Gaillac wine region‘ ( https://artfrickers.com/s-w-france/gaillac/) have been updated and repriced.
Texts have been much revised, some prices are up others are down.
Looking for the new masters of the 21 st century, the very best in modern painting investments?
You have found some here among my often astonishing paintings of South West France.
What you think of this year’s harvest and vintage?
Some European vigneron are saying that 2017 has been a really bizarre year.
The harvests are home.
New painting: If you love vines and pines, the warmth and tranquility of a typical late summer, appreciate the best, then this painting, modestly priced, is for you. Painting By Gordon Frickers, fine art, 38 x 46 cm (15″ x 18″), Oils, available, £1200. Contact Us T: + 44 (0)1865 52 2435 Mobile 00 33 (0) 6 10 66 … Read more