"Italy" in the South of France

10 x 8

At my sister's home there is a porch off the master bedroom that they call "Italy."  The idea is from the book Angela's Ashes where the family moves from the bottom

floor, "Ireland" when it rains, to the drier second floor, "Italy."  This Italy is on the ground floor, but is just a nice  cozy retreat from the rest of the house that is usually filled with family and friends. 

Hay Bales

12 x 12   Sold

Hay bales are just such an interesting and fun subject to paint and there have been plenty of them around here this summer.  I keep getting drawn to them.  The big round bales seem to be the most prevalent, although some of the smaller rectangular bales are around, too.

Curiosity

10 x 10

When I stopped to take pictures all of these cows were back by the trees.  But when they saw me, they all started coming toward me.  I guess they thought I was bringing them something to eat.

Somewhere On The Path

6" x 6"

I cannot remember just where I took the picture that inspired this painting.  I am not even sure  that I ever followed this path to see where it led.  But I loved all the different greens.  They are always a challenge to mix and paint.   But it is a good exercise in mixing colors.

View From Chateauneuf en Burgogne

8 x 10

It was a misty on and off day as we drove up through this gorgeous area of Burgundy.  The bright yellow shape is the rape seed that was blooming all over at this time of the year (spring).  It was so bright it was nearly fluorescent and blinding in some places.  Just stunning!!

Hay Bales of Fall

12 x 16 

I think that hay bales are just so interesting and I love to paint them.  There are usually many of them visible in different settings.  I especially loved the colors in this early fall scene.

French Village in Burgundy

                                             12 x 12

Several years ago we were in Burgundy in the spring when the rapeseed was blooming.  There were brilliant fields of yellow everywhere and it was absolutely stunning and nearly blinding at times.  The French have a name for rapeseed which I don't remember right now.