Art · Bonnard · Manet · Monet Impressionism · Summer · Uncategorized

Joie de vie!

As we slowly ease out of lock down let us celebrate the paintings that capture the joy of life and the beauty of summer.   Renoir Luncheon of  the boating party Relaxed French living, I like the contrast between the gentlemen in their singlets whilst others are in full suits including top hats! Manet’s Le… Continue reading Joie de vie!

Autumn · Flower painting · Uncategorized

“Season of mists & mellow fruitfulness.”

With the clocks turning back I think it can be safely said that have now officially entered   the season of Autumn. The trees have been late in turning this year but when I visited Kew gardens this Friday the gardens were ablaze with colour. So let’s celebrate this season with some of the best paintings… Continue reading “Season of mists & mellow fruitfulness.”