This small painting was inspired by a vineyard in Provence. I made this small study to experiment with colors before starting a larger painting. I used a light blue to push the mountains into the […]
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Vineyard in Provence
This painting was inspired by a beautiful vineyard on the outskirts of Cabrières d’Avignon in the Provence region of France with the Luberon Mountains in the background. Wishing you a very happy and colorful Thanksgiving!
Souvenirs de Gordes
Souvenirs de Gordes is a large studio piece based on a combination of exaggerated color and plein air work. I use complementary colors (opposites on the color wheel) to create visual vibration among […]
Walk in Provence February 10-12
I would like to invite you to walk “In the Steps of Van Gogh” at the opening reception this Friday evening, February 10, 6-9 pm at my studio. In a recent trip to the Provence […]
Save the Date: February 10-12, 2012
In the Steps of Van Gogh Paintings by six artists inspired by the hill towns and vineyards of Provence. Pam Bulak Donna Gore Lucinda Howe Glenda Keyes Roy Paschal Barbara Yongue Location: […]
The Cicada Emerges
Last week I showed how to create a stencil and to apply molding paste to make a raised image of a cicada, the good luck symbol of Provence. Here are the steps to complete the […]
How to Create Your Own Stencil
Last week we talked about incorporating stencils in your acrylic paintings. To personalize your design, you can create your own stencil. In this example, I am showing the steps to create a stencil of a […]
Afternoon in Arles
During my recent trip to Provence, we visited Arles and had lunch in the famous Place du Forum where Van Gogh painted Café Terrace at Night. After lunch, I perched on a parking barricade near […]
The Ochres of Roussillon
Roussillon was one of my favorite towns in Provence. It is famous for its history of producing ochre pigments for arts and construction. Today the industry has declined due to the introduction of synthetic pigments, […]