Parisian Passages

Coming back from my painting trip in Paris, there were many pieces dancing around in my head -- still waiting to be captured. Some are variations of scenes captured plein air -- larger, different composition, different light, or just one I saw out of the corner of my eye that was calling my name.

A smaller version of this piece was painted plein air -- and I absolutely loved the whole concept on site. I had been on my trek to a spot in Saint Germain when this scene crossed my path. That was it. Change plans. Paint it.

The people in the scene are different but this larger painting holds true to the energy, contrast, vibrancy of that plein air piece.

This is the first of a group of larger paintings inspired by my summer trip to Paris that are still to come.  Stay tuned.

Parisian Passages was exhibited in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society Best of America show September 2026 at Ballard's Fine Art Gallery in Sheridan Wyoming. 

Parisian Passages, framed size approximately 43"h x 31"w

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