Bridge to Somewhere

Framed Size: 30.5" x 24.5"

This was painted plein air on one of the many bridges leading to Île Saint Louis -- the little island in Paris where we called home for two weeks of my personal painting trip. It was the perfect spot from which to explore (and capture in paint) so many of my favorite sites but you'll also find that many of the paintings were created within steps of this spot. Great view. Neighborhood feel. Musicians were never too far away.

When I painted this ... it was incredibly windy. Husband Randy bungee-corded my easel to the bench on the bridge but it was still a challenge to aim my brush in the right spot. Check out my Instagram @jillbanks1 and Facebook @JillBanksStudio posts for August 1 to listen to the wind.

French Paintings Collection

There are many art events coming up this Fall 2025 where this piece plus others from the French Paintings Collection and my other plein air and still lifes will be exhibited. Hope to see you at one of these -- or be in touch another way.  I send out a monthly newsletter and invite you to subscribe to join my on this wonderful journey.  Subscribe here.

First Friday Art Walk, Great Falls VA - 6-8pm - each First Friday of the month from April to December. Come see what's new! The Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Rd., Great Falls VA. I'll be there.

October 5: MPA McLean Artfest, McLean Central Park, McLean VA

October 18 & 19: Great Falls Art Studio Tour, 10-5 each day. The Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Rd., Great Falls VA.

Red Awnings II - in the French Paintings Collection