Art-to-Inbox, 9 January: Wheat Fields of Provence, King Cake and More
Art to Inbox
9 January
Happy Monday! I’m excited to share “Wheat Fields of Provence” today, the eighth painting in my Provence Series. Read on for the story behind this art.
“Wheat Fields of Provence”, Original Pastel Painting by Avery Ches
OF LATE
- resolutions -
Living in the middle of nowhere has some definable perks. This year, I’ve noticed a marked absence of the media din about New Year’s resolutions. Of course, a few voices are nosing out from the Instagram abyss, but mainly, it’s just been… quieter.
I’ve taken this space to continue my resolution tradition from last year which is twofold: 1) Write only one or two resolutions for the year, 2) reduce those by 80%…
Reducing a goal by 80% may seem inane or counterintuitive, but the idea follows well established coaching and therapeutic techniques which address resolution (and other types of) burnout. If you’re like me and dreaming big comes easier than the everyday-isms, you might try the above. Write me back and let me know your thoughts!
Paper Edge Detail, “Wheat Fields of Provence”, by Avery Ches
WHEAT FIELDS of PROVENCE
Original Pastel Painting + Art Prints
Maybe it’s my bluegrass country upbringing, or my penchant for more earthy tones, but I’ve always loved the wheat fields of Provence above all others.
I’ll never forget a drive I took with my mom last summer in the valley between Roussillon and Gordes. The burnt yellow fields stretched on for miles, a dry heat rising from ochre-colored earth. We stopped for photos, obviously, and were entranced by the melody of wheat stalks dancing in the arid wind, the entire valley singing of summer.
“Wheat Fields of Provence” is the eighth piece in my Provence Series. It is available in my shop for sale as the original painting and as fine art prints in five sizes, starting as small as 5x7” ($28) up to 24x32”.
“Wheat Fields of Provence” Fine Art Print framed in Light Walnut Wood
Lagniappe
King Cake, Cake: We have entered King Cake season, in France (subtly) and New Orleans (less subtly).
Cathedral Controversy: I recently shared photos from the Bordeaux Cathedral which highlighted this ongoing restoration controversy - I still haven’t sided.
Elope to Italy: My favorite new photographer couple that will make you wish you were in Italy.
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See you next Monday.
Santé,
Avery
Avery Ches is a chalk pastel painter and photographer focusing on big sky landscapes and nude forms. Originally from Kentucky, she calls New Orleans, LA her home in the US and currently resides in the Mediterranean region with her cat Beauregard. Follow her daily art practice on Instagram.