* Chic Provence *: paintings

24 June 2010

Flowers of Sayulita

"Interior by an Open Window" by Raoul Dufy

Staying by the sea at Casa Gala in Sayulita, Mexico I loved the tropical flowers growing wild in our courtyard. Now I'm not a painter, but there were some painting supplies around, so I tried painting a few in acrylics. I don't think Raoul Dufy needs to run scared or anything, but they're kind of nice...do you think?

I know, I know, I won't quit my day job! But this week I'm so busy I thought I would share my little paintings with you to let you know I'm still here...and very grateful that you are reading this! Un petit cadeau!

not sure the name of this beauty

by moi

ginger flower by moi

blue tropical flower

by moi

"Anemones" by Dufy

I love his signature, so strong and graphic

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01 September 2009

Denny Holland's Book: Fifty Birds in Fifty Days

My friend Denny Holland, the talented and witty artist and designer (is there anything he can't do well?) has published a book chronicling his personal challenge to paint a {really beautiful} bird every day for fifty days. Below are some of his bird paintings...aren't they beautiful! I can see a collection of six or nine of these framed over a sofa or in a dining room.

Paint-by-Number Budgie by Denny Holland

Green Heron by Denny Holland

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird by Denny Holland

Bantam Rooster by Denny Holland

If you missed the show, you can get the book containing each of the gorgeous paintings. After you have devoured the book, be sure to go over to his studio to see all his work here. You can still buy some of the bird paintings, and you might want to buy some of his other art. I know I do!

Preview and Order the Book Here

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