I recently had my friend from back home visit me here in Giverny. He stayed with me for a few days and he sat for a portrait also. Obviously I love painting in gardens and landscapes en plein air, but I really enjoy portraiture and it felt great to paint this one. I also had a fun experience on Friday morning because I was in the garden painting and I saw a camera crew walking around. I was painting when a cameraman came up to me and asked if he could film me painting; he also asked if I wanted to be interviewed by their correspondent. I said I'd love to and was interviewed for a segment that will be airing this summer on the Today Show. They asked about my experience here in Giverny and what it's like to paint in Monet's garden. I'll post something once I know the air date so anyone interested can catch it on TV!
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On the way to Sennelier today, we visited the Musee D'Orsay and saw some great works. The size and scope of many of these works is really mind-boggling. And I got to see works by an early inspiration: William Bouguereau (1825 - 1905). There were tons of other great works, but my main focus was the monumental Sorolla painting which I have photos of below. I definitely want to go back again at some point because they've got so many beautiful paintings, sculptures, etc. My trip to Sennelier was productive also and I've got my supplies all ready to go! BouguereauSorollaOther Goodies Paid a visit to the local museum, Musée des impressionnismes. As I went through the exhibition with my friend, I spotted my main man: Sorolla! There were many other Impressionist paintings, but my main focus was on this beautiful, large painting.
The weather's been great and I can't wait to get back into the garden tomorrow morning to finish up some painting. |
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