Villefranche de Lonchat, France, 15" x 11"
A shady courtyard at the back of a cafe in the French village of Villefranche de Lonchat. I liked the shape of the shadows on the walls, like a 'V' shape and a brightly lit area in the middle. Had some fun painting the stone work of the building - not to much detail.
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms
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Villefranche, France, 15" x 11"
Day 4 (Wednesday) and first plein air demo of the day looking up a street towards the centre of the village of Villefranche de Lonchat. A very pretty village in the southern area of the Dordogne region. All I can remember about this one was the bright sun behind me - so had to wear sunglasses when looking at the ultra-bright paper. Wearing sunglasses when painting takes a bit of getting used to and must alter your perception of tonal values and colours.
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.
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St Emilion, France, 11" x 15"
The same spot as last plein air, I just turned 180 degrees and painted the view up the street. I think I must have discovered a bit of thick lavender on this one for the shutters. This painting was a bit rushed - I think I could have included some more people for example.
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms
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St Emilion, France, Watercolour, 15" x 11"
A walk down to the lower part of town, carefully avoiding wine-tasting opportunities, and a nice shady/cool spot by the lavoir (French for wash house). It was quite hot and the paint was drying quicker than anything. A little view down the street.
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.
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St Emilion, France, 15" x 11"
Day 3 (Tuesday) and my painting friends and I visit St Emilion, the most famous wine-growing area in the world. Fortunately, the wine is too expensive to drink, so we had to paint! This is my demo painting of the Place du Marche.
See the view we had on Google Street View
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.
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Castillon, France, 15" x 11"
A real quickie Plein air before lunch on the second day of my French trip. I decided that I was in quite a cool and shady spot, not causing any obstruction to market pedestrians, and so did this one looking down the street from the centre of town. Painted in about 30 minutes.
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold press, 300 gms
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Castillon, France, 15" x 11"
Day 2 (Monday) and we're in the town of Castillon on the River Dordogne. A nice market here and chance to paint from the shade looking towards a lovely building in the sun and some figures/shoppers in the market.
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.
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Saint Seurin Mill, France, 15" x 11"
2nd painting on our first day, Sunday, and a visit to the nearby Mill on the River Isle (runs into the Dordogne in the end). A nice spot by the river with the old Mill house and weir. Again, very hot and paint drys as soon as you apply it!
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms
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Saint Seurin, France, 15" x 11"
The market at Saint Seurin on a Sunday morning and the first picture as 'tutor/leader' on a Painting Holiday I organised. So a contra jour to start with. The location I chose was about the only spot where I could paint. It was so busy! With plein air painting, when it's a hot day, there is an argument to say, find somewhere comfortable first and then paint what you see.
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms
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Chania, Crete, 15" x 11"
Not sure if the composition worked 100% on this one. I put the two figures in on the right, but every time I look at it, I just think there needs to be a small boat may be over on the left to balance. Or at least just left of centre.
Painted on Saunders Waterford, Cold Press, 300 gms.
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