Cite Internationale des Arts arrival

The flight arrived on time in the morning from an overnight flight out of Dulles.The check in was slow because 180 residents arrived all at once. Everything was familiar because this is the third time I am staying at the Cite. I took the train into the downtown. It was a mistake since the escalator was broken. I stopped by Norte Dame for a croissant and Americano. It was not the best I have ever had. My atelier is not on the Seine but I have a great view of a small park and historic building. I unpacked and set up my atelier. I went shopping for food and art materials. The weather was perfect and cafe society was in full bloom.I visited a small garden near Fika Cafe one of our favorite places to relax.My first impressions were I at a familiar place. The season offers something new to absorb. What’s will I end up exploring or inspiring me we shall see.

Kent Avenue Sketchbook

The Kent Avenue Portfolio was created in anticipation for a stay in Paris during April and May. The 26 images are done in oil pastels. 
 

Windsor Terrace Sketchbook, Brooklyn, NY

I spent a week in New York. I went to 12 different gallery shows on Madison Avenue, and in the the Chelsea and Tribecca sections of the City. It was quite cold and the snow feel on Thursday night. I stayed in on Friday and did some oil pastel sketches.

 

Horizontals

Listening, 30x160", Oil on Panel

Shift, 25x72", Oil on Panel

 

Falling, 10x32", Oil on Panel   

  

New Work

 Lost in a Thicket, 14x22", Oil on Canvas