This original art was inspired by the vineyards near Cassis, France. Having spent three years living in Provence, these bright blue skies and soft earthy yellow tones remind me of beautiful walks in the dry summers of Southern France.

VINEYARDS of CASSIS
Chalk Pastel & Acrylic Paint on Paper
50 x 70 cm // 19.7 x 27.6 inches
Framed and matted to 29 x 37 inches
2022-2023, Provence Series

PROCESS & MATERIALS
I create each original chalk pastel painting on 100% cotton, deckled-edged, cold pressed heavy weight art paper. My preferred chalks come from the artisanal pastelliers in Roussillon, Provence, in tandem with Senneliers chalk pastels - a very high quality, hand-crafted, elegant range which blends and layers perfectly. I finish out the piece with heavy body acrylic paint details.

As part of my process, I create a layered thickness to the chalk itself by using art fixative spray in layers as I work - not just as a final finish like you would a varnish. In this way, I can create a pastel painting which shows more texture and depth than your average pastel drawing on paper.

HANDLING
Chalk pastel, however, remains a fluid, movable medium which will never fully “set” like a varnished oil painting, for example. This is one of the reasons I love this medium so much, but which requires dedicated care and attention for handling.

FRAMING
Framing is included for this artwork, and I will be in touch about your framing after purchase. I absolutely love frame details and will be delighted to discuss options and recommendations with you. In order to accentuate the deckled-edge paper, I tend toward a spacious single or double mat, floating style with ample room for the art to breathe.

SHIPPING
This art ships from New Orleans, LA, USA - Packaging original art is an art form unto itself, and one which I have been honing for years. I package your original art with as much care as I took creating it.

Let’s talk about any questions you might have - please don’t hesitate to reach out.