Wine, cheese and the Artists life. guess the favorite wine of Monet?
Is there a coffee shop across from his estate in Giverny?
Saturday, May 24, 2008
'Turning Leaves' Painted entirely from life in Florida. 'Reverie, Holly outdoors' A life size work on canvas. 'The Blue Silk Scarf', A lovely young girl frequently used in several of my works.
The above Portrait is by William Paxton, 'Self portrait'. He was the long time friend and mentor of R H Ives Gammell. There are some interesting stories and quotes that are recorded as follows:
Paint as large a piece as possible at once Seek a noble and ample design Make the objects swim in the air