Sunday, January 10, 2010

Village life

Village Life , watercolor 5x7 copyrighted 2010
Nita Leger Casey

A scene where a mom is taking her children to school and run ahead of her , I remember those days and you are calling them while they ignore you !
I started just to paint this house with a wonderful shadow,but I was thinking I need life in this village in France.
All my French scene are from actual places using some artistic license .
French country is very much in style now for many decors.
email me if you are interested nlcasey@charter.net .
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Friday, January 8, 2010

Back from the market

"Back from the market "watercolor 5x7 (c)
Nita Leger Casey
Just another very country scene in France ,where the ladies go to the fresh market to get the vegetables and bread every morning ,this was a Spring day as you see the clematis flowers on the fence . I use to drive by this house all the time on my way to the village of Chabris .
email me if you are interested in this watercolor. nlcasey@charter.net
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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Blue Shutters, Nita Leger Casey

"Blue Shutters" 5x7 (C) watercolor
Nita Leger Casey


I love blue shutters on a house , actually my house has them now !
This watercolor is a house in France in a small town of Nibelle ,where many of my relatives live , an area where I used to spend my summer vacations when I was growing up.
Can you tell I love to paint architecture , even as a young child , I would draw houses on everything .
This is a lovely watercolor and would make a nice addition to someones collection.
email me if you are interested , nlcasey@charter.net , check my other daily blog of the Gingerbreadartstudio for more paintings .

Sunday, January 3, 2010

Le grand village

"Le grand village " watercolor 6x8 (c)
Nita Leger Casey

I painted this watercolor on location few years ago , while I was visiting my mother who lived down the road from this farm , I could walk from their back garden and chat with the farmers while I was painting ,they were always concerned about her because she lived alone and she was approaching 100 at the time . French people always have nice gardens and they are very proud of them.
I miss not going there ,I was going there twice a year , I am due for a trip there soon ! I f you love France , this is a true French original painting painted on location . email me if you are interested
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