TRAVELS AROUND FRANCE
France is one of my favourite places to be in the world and it always gives me loads of inspiration for paintings.
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Fishes, Normandy (2005) These fish caught my eye on a fish counter in Normandy last October. The lady behind the counter thought I was a bit crazy for taking a photograph. I'm sure she'd have thought me even more crazy if I'd pulled out my sketch book.
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Three pumpkins (2005) I was fascinated by these huge pumpkins in a supermarket in Normandy and thought they'd make a good subject for a painting. I used texture paste to build up the surface of the pumpkins. This doesn't come across well on screen, but makes for a dramatic effect when you see the picture in person. |
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Cattle truck, Normandy (2005) Another memory from my trip to Normandy. This old cattle truck was parked in the drive of the cottage where we stayed. I sat and drew it on a lovely sunny day in October. I picked the right day because it poured down the rest of the week. I think the van is a Citroen H, which I believe has gained cult status in recent years. |
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Still life with bread and wine (2005) I set up this still life in Normandy last October. The arrangement didn't need much thought - it was pretty much set up for me on the table in the cottage where we stayed. (I just added the tubes of paint!) |