The Fish Catchers

The Fish Catchers framed

The first three and last two days of my 2024 South of France painting trip were spent in and around Nice. At the beginning of the trip, I wasn't able to manage time to paint at the water's edge so was determined to at the end.  This was my second to last piece of the trip and was such a joy to paint.

The number of fishermen and fisherwomen grew while I painted there and I could see a whole series of these to come.  Each character came with their own story.  The Fish Catchers title isn't quite accurate as there wasn't any catching that I saw ... of fish, anyway. Just seems right. It wouldn't matter to me either -- whatever the result.  The reward was in being there with gentle camaraderie of fellow travelers accompanied by the crash of the waves.

My New French Paintings Collection (or own Tour de France) debuted in my studio at the Artists' Atelier in Great Falls VA with 21 new pieces (including this one) from my 2024 personal painting trip to the South of France - Cote d'Azur and Provence -- plus 19 more works from previous trips throughout France.

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Find out when the gallery will be open to view it here. (Special hours through most of August will be added there -- but you can see it during First Friday Art Walk on August 2, 6-8pm and during regular Artists' Atelier hours on Wednesdays, noon to 4pm and Saturdays, 10am to 2pm - or by appointment.)

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The Artists' Atelier - 756 Walker Road, Great Falls VA