Côtes de Bergerac 11x14
After spending a month in the south of France with close friends, painting en plein air for a number of those days, I feel refreshed and relaxed and ready for the change of season that is upon us. There is something about the countryside in that region (Lot-et-Garonne and Dordogne) that appeals to my spirit; I enjoy driving around absorbing the view endlessly. The land has been cared for by a sensitive people over the centuries, and it shows in the land divisions, the artistry of the architecture, and a respect for natural beauty. It's a far cry from the American rural landscape of broken down cars and abandoned appliances that blemish the view.
Throw in some good wine, excellent meals and shared laughter, and life is good on the other side of The Atlantic.
