VILLAGE FARM, FRANCE

VILLAGE FARM, FRANCE

I have embarked on a fun project of painting from my photos taken while I was in France in June.

I wish I could have stayed there for a month of painting! 

The countryside of France seems so unique

 rolling hills 

small quaint villages

and stone buildings 

 private gardens and ditches for irrigation

I took photos of my painting steps which I thought you might enjoy.

Village Farm, France
12x12 oil on gessobord
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Block in with think transparent colors

Adding some opaque colors to buildings and trees

More development of buildings 

Starting to develop the sky

Progressing in covering much of the block in colors especially the sky

Working on foreground field and bale

Using palette knife to give the effect of straw left in the field
FINISHED

RURAL LIFE IN FRANCE

RURAL LIFE IN FRANCE

France is an amazing country, romantic and beautiful.  

In the Lot Region, the hills roll and twist as they follow river valleys. 

 Honestly, everywhere you look, is a scene worthy of painting.  

During our artists' 10 day retreat with DreamaTollePerry (not a workshop), 

we took in as much as we possibly could.  

Except for two days, we visited quaint villages near our home 

base in tiny Frayssinet, 

a village of fewer than 300 souls. 

I painted everyday, either watercolor postcards or in my watercolor journal

 or a larger oil painting. 

"Rural Life in France" was a hike of about 1/2 mile from the artist compound.  My load was heavy, carrying paints, easel, and all other necessary equipment.  I didn't tire; the anticipation was great. 

 I have so much more to share!

Rural Life in France
12 x 12 unframed oil on gessobord
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