The Landscape Art of Gordon Frickers
Castelnau de Montmiral landscape paintings in the remote Tarn. Castelnau de Montmiral is somewhat a second home to me. Many of my most experimental and the best landscapes here on www.frickers.com were painted while attending The Painting School of Montmiral, around Montmiral and Gaillac including the break through pair “Red Bales” one and two. … Read more
The home page of this website www.artfrickers.com has an improved text, a new hyperlink to my cv/ résumée and a new ‘old’ illustration.
The material illustrated here was bought in Paris about 7 years ago, I’ve been unable to obtain more. I’ve almost run out and wish to buy another roll. Thus my questions are where to find the ‘right’ material and how to get it to my studio. As discussed, I’ve enclosed an off cut of the material … Read more
First fire; October is astern, an unusually mild dry sunny October during which I’ve taken as much advantage of the good light as possible for painting.
My days used to be ruled by the tides and wind.
Now it’s sunlight and warmth I keep a weather eye on.
My training at sea helps with reading the moods of the sky.
November made it’s presence felt with the first cold night of the season.
It’s not yet worth turning on the central heating, yet, but it is a pleasure to feel and see this cherry log fire.
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.
Anyone know what this creature is; or what it turns into? I noticed it ‘galloping’ past my studio recently… I hastened it on its way.
Literal leap into the unknown, I particularly wanted to paint a morning mist; I almost missed it. ‘Into autumn’, mellow season of mists, harvests from vines, measuring 50 x 40 cms (20” x 16”), oils, available, £900. I painted this scene of Saint-Brice on location as it happened, what I’m referring to is mentioned on … Read more
The Brittany studio of a determined painter, works well in fine weather… spacious, high ceiling You may notice, this studio is quite climate change sensitive, could be drafty, and cold, a problem come the equinoxial gales and winter…
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