Les Deux Magots at Night

People enjoying a late night glass of wine at Les Deux Magots in Paris. Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched linen.

Dusk in Montmartre

Cafes and grocery stores turn on their lights at dusk in Montmartre. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Dusk in Montmartre II

Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Dusk in Montmartre III

A view of the streets of Montmartre at dusk. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Wine and Cheese

A painting of red wine and smoky cheese. Oil on 8"h x 6"w Ray Mar panel. SOLD.

This is one of the thirty new paintings that I will have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France and will include interiors, sidewalk cafes, food, cityscapes and boats.

Dining Room

This is the dining room of the Mainstay Inn of  Cape May, New Jersey during tea time. It is quiet before the guests arrive for tea, cakes and appetizers. Oil on 12" x 9" stretched linen. SOLD.

Louvre Courtyard II

A painting of people visiting the Louvre. Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched linen.

Louvre Courtyard

A painting of the busy courtyard at the Louvre. I can't remember exactly where I was standing when I took the photo I used for reference, but this may actually be the Tuileries Gardens. I titled it "Louvre Courtyard" because you can see the museum in the background. Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched linen.

Drinkin' and Smokin' in Paris

After visiting the Musee d'Orsay, my fellow travelers and I hiked up to Montmartre. We were getting a bit weary, since we only had a few pastries and hot chocolate for lunch, so we stopped at this cafe and shared a carafe of wine. Others apparently had the same idea, as the cafe was busy with others drinking and smoking. Oil on 14"h x 11"w stretched linen. SOLD

Sidewalk Cafe at Night in Paris

I painted this from the very last photo I took during my May trip to Paris. It is La Palette in the Saint Germain neighborhood. Seeing the people enjoy their meals and the company of their friends on the street-side tables made me want to extend my stay or at least have one more glass of wine. But instead I walked straight back to the room so I could wake up early enough to run (literally run) to the Musee de l'Orangerie in the morning for a quick visit before going to the airport.  I had never visited that museum before and was not leaving Paris without seeing it, plus I didn't want the last day of my museum pass to go to waste. So sadly, and possibly for the first time in my life, I said "no" to wine. Oil on 14"h x 18"w stretched linen. SOLD.

This is one of the thirty new paintings that I  have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France .

Along the Seine

A painting of boats docked along the Seine. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.

This is one of the thirty new paintings that I  have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France .

Soft Boiled Egg

I discovered soft boiled eggs on my trip to Paris in May. I had always known about the little egg holders/stands, but thought they were just for the decorative presentation of a regular hard-boiled egg. I saw the waitress walk by with a pretty tray of colorful plates holding an egg in a stand and asked her to order me the same thing, mostly because I wanted to take a picture of it and felt weird taking pictures of other people's food. Then I found out how wonderful these eggs are, and learned how to make them upon my return home. I even have a stand, but it isn't quite as pretty as the French one in my painting. Oil on 6"h x 8"w Ray Mar panel. SOLD.

Breakfast in Honfleur

Sidewalk cafes in Honfleur are busy on a Sunday morning. I snapped the photo that I painted this picture from while I awaited my espresso. Oil on 12" x 12" stretched linen. SOLD.

Ornate Interior

A painting of an ornate Parisian restaurant after a long luxurious lunch. Oil on 20"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

This is one of the thirty new paintings that I  have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France .

Wine and Cheese II

A dessert of wine and cheese was served after lunch at an elegant restaurant in Paris. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. For sale at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA

This is one of the thirty new paintings that I  have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France . SOLD.

Ornate Interior II

The interior of an elegant restaurant in Paris. Oil on 20" x 20" x 1" stretched linen.  SOLD.

This is one of the thirty new paintings that I  have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France .

Lunchtime

Lunchtime at an elegant restaurant in Paris. Oil on 12"h x 16"w stretched linen. SOLD.

This is one of the thirty new paintings that I  have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France .

Raspberry Dessert

This painting was inspired by one of the fabulous desserts in Paris. Oil on 6"h x 8"w Ray Mar panel. SOLD.

Parlor

This is one of the thirty new paintings that I will have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France and will include interiors, sidewalk cafes, food, cityscapes and boats. This particular painting was inspired by the Mainstay Inn at Cape May, NJ. Even though the subject matter wasn't French, I thought it coordinated well with the show. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Dessert

This is another one of the thirty new paintings that I will have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France and will include interiors, sidewalk cafes, food, cityscapes and boats.

This particular painting was not from subject matter I gathered while in France, but from a dinner at my dad's house. He made the chocolate cake, and I brought the wine. Two of my favorite things in this world! 9"h x 12"w oil on stretched linen. SOLD.

After Dinner in Saint Germain

This is another one of the thirty new paintings that I will have on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) from Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014.  Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France and will include interiors, sidewalk cafes, food, cityscapes and boats.

While I loved spending time in Paris with my fellow travelers, including my mom and a friend of mine, we separated for dinner one night and then I decided to take a walk afterwards. I feel that certain cities, especially Paris, require at least one lone walk to best absorb the atmosphere. Sometimes when you walk with others, you talk to them, go in directions you don't necessarily want to go, and are on a mission to find a certain destination. Or if you choose to meander with them, you still have to compromise on where to go. I chose to wander the lively streets and alleys of Saint Germain. Even if you are alone,  you are not lonely there amid all the people eating, drinking and enjoying the good things in what I think is the best part of the city. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Le Train Bleu

From Friday, October 3rd through December 31st, 2014, I will have thirty new paintings on exhibit at Gallery on 43rd Street in Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) Click here to visit the website. The paintings were mostly inspired by my recent trip to France and will include interiors, sidewalk cafes, food, cityscapes and boats. This painting was inspired by the interior of Le Train Bleu restaurant in Paris. It is 12"h x 16"w oil on stretched linen. SOLD.

Honfleur

A painting of Honfleur, France in the morning. Oil on 11"h x 14"w Ray Mar canvas panel. SOLD.

Honfleur Boats V

Oil on 24"h x 30"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Sidewalk Cafe in Paris II

I painted this from a photo that I took in Paris in 2010, even though I have subject matter to paint from my trip this past May. Painting trees, vehicles and groups of people frightened me in the past, and this painting contains all three, so I finally got around to painting it now. There are a few others from the 2010 trip that I am currently working on to go with my current series of French subject matter.

Trouville, France

A painting of the market area of Trouville, France. Oil on 11"h x 14"w Ray Mar canvas panel. SOLD.

Late Dinner in Paris III

A family dines late at night in the streets of Saint Germain. Oil on 14"h x 11"w Ray Mar canvas panel. SOLD.

Late Dinner in Paris II

A group of people eating a late dinner on the Street in Paris, France. SOLD.

After Lunch

A waiter clears a table after lunch at Le Train Bleu restaurant in Paris. My lunch was just getting started, as you can tell by the not yet filled wine glasses in the foreground. It was one of the more memorable lunches of my life, and I highly recommend the restaurant for anyone who visits Paris. Framed with a gold frame that matches the molding in the painting. If you are interested in this painting, please email me and I can get a picture of the frame for you. SOLD.

Afternoon Tea

This is the dining area of the Mainstay Inn in Cape May, New Jersey. Every afternoon, the owners set out wonderful cookies and hor d'oeuvres during tea time. SOLD.

Les Deux Magots II

Les Deux Magots of Paris in the afternoon. Patrons refuel for the day with coffee. It was definitely necessary for me that day, as we walked about eight miles, and I wasn't sure if I could last until dinner. When we were there, days were busy from about 8:00 am until past midnight, with dinner usually not taking place until 9:30. Next time I visit Paris, I will try to stay longer so I can see it at a more leisurely pace. I'll still drink coffee all day, though. SOLD.

Night Cafe in Paris II

A painting of a busy cafe at night in the Saint Germain neighborhood of Paris. I painted this from a picture I snapped while eating my own dinner at a cafe across the street. Oil on 11"h x 14"w Ray Mar panel. SOLD.

Les Deux Magots

A painting of an almost empty Les Deux Magots after the standard breakfast time. Our messy table is in the foreground. Oil on 14" h x 11"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Honfleur Boat Study III

A study of some sailboats in Honfleur. Oil on 8"h x 6"w cotton RayMar panel. SOLD.

Honfleur Boat Study II

This is a painting of what I consider the less chaotic side of Honfleur. There aren't quite as many sidewalk cafes and the boats are more uniform (at least they were on the weekend I visited.) The buildings are a little shorter, so you can see the surrounding hills behind them. Oil on 8"h x 6"w cotton Ray Mar board. SOLD.

Cloudy Day in Paris Study

A view of the Louvre on a cloudy day in Paris. Oil on 8"h x 6"w canvas on board. SOLD.

View of Honfleur

A painting of Honfleur, France. The town is peaceful in the morning before crowds of tourists arrive. Locals sit at an outdoor cafe, sipping coffee while overlooking the boats. Oil on 18"h x 24"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Dusk in Montmartre

A painting of dusk in Montmartre, Paris. It had just rained, but that didn't stop people from dining at the outdoor cafes. SOLD.

Honfleur Boats IV

A view of Honfleur with big white clouds. Oil on 24"h x 18"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Pink Chair

This is  a study of a pink chair. I got the reference material at the Mainstay Bed and Breakfast in Cape May, New Jersey. I HIGHLY recommend staying there. The hospitality and ornate interiors are beyond luxurious. Oil on 7"h x 5"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

Honfleur Boats III

A view of boats on a sunny Sunday morning in Honfleur, France. I keep emphasizing the sunny weather because I felt extremely lucky to have good weather for art purposes while there. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Cafe Table in Honfleur III

Cafe tables in Honfleur, France are set for lunch. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Honfleur Boats II

I love the chaos of Honfleur. With the buildings, boats, colors, people, restaurants and water, there is so much to look at. Oil on 18"h x 24"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Sidewalk Cafe in Honfleur

This is a view of some sidewalk cafes in Honfleur, France on a sunny spring morning. Tables are lined up along the street in front of the harbor. It is very relaxing to sit at one of the tables with a cup of coffee overlooking the boats. Well, unless you are like me and incessantly photograph the surroundings.

Honfleur Boats

A painting of boats in Honfleur, France on a sunny May  morning. Oil on 11"h x 14"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Cafe Table in Honfleur II

A cafe on a sunny morning in Honfleur, France. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Cafe Table in Honfleur

We were very fortunate to have wonderful weather when visiting Honfleur, France last month. The cafes were abuzz with people drinking their morning coffee while looking over the harbor. SOLD.

Messy Desk II

A painting of a messy desk. Oil on 12"h x 9"w stretched linen. Commission.

Trouville Town Study

This is the view from the bridge that links Deauville and Trouville, France. We stayed in Deauville a few weeks ago and found that we were able to walk to Trouville from there. When planning the trip, I wasn't sure how walkable it would be. Though it takes a while, especially when taking frequent picture-taking stops, it can be done. You can also rent bikes, which I think I may do next time. And there WILL be a next time, as three days was not enough to thoroughly explore these two towns in addition to Honfleur! I sadly didn't get to try the oysters from the market in Trouville, and need to go back just for that. Oil on 6"h x 8"w canvas board. SOLD.

Trouville Beach Study

This is one of the first paintings I've done from the new material gathered during my recent trip to France. I was inspired to visit Trouville by the paintings Monet did of these same buildings in the late 1800s. This painting shows the afternoon light. I have many more paintings of France to follow. Oil on 6"h x 8"w canvas board. SOLD.