This month of April was very special! Note this strange climate that we had between sunburn and snow. He also contributed to the inspiration of my latest painting “ No More Season ” which at the last minute integrates the “ Uprising of the Earth ” collection.
This painting is the combination of spring warmth and snowfall in our pretty village of La Bâtie de Peyroules (04) with this majestic tree in the middle of the field. This creative day was magical! Painting under the snow, the beauty of these flakes which little by little cover the ground, the trees and the houses...
Modeling, slip and firing
On sunny days, I continued exploring ceramics, notably thanks to Dominique who taught me how to make whistles. I also let myself be tempted by buying enamels, in order to test them on cute little cups already fired. Today I am excited to present to you the results of the first batch of pieces fired after the modeling and the addition of slip carried out in March. Don't hesitate to give me your impressions in comments on the video! (There are automatic subtitles, I hope I will be work.)
These first tests are full of flaws and there is a lot of work before arriving at something conclusive but I am still delighted with the result and the new avenues that this practice brings to the field of fine arts.
I loved working the land, the mornings spent with Dominique were very informative and relaxing. Spending hours with the material was a great gift in terms of the time I gave myself. New ideas and projects are maturing.
Private opening
This weekend in particular was incredible. Some even found themselves in another world it seems.
Back in Nièvre for two weeks, I wanted to present these pieces and my new collection to my collectors. I wanted to offer them an evening to thank them for their support and their trust, to meet for a private opening just for them, for you!
Saturday evening we had a great time, nice smiles, beautiful lights in our eyes and feedback that really warms our hearts. A moment that makes you want to go further, continue to improve and grow.
A big thank you to those who were able to come and share this moment with us. So happy to see you again every time and to spend quality time like that!
A big thank you to Christophe for capturing the expressions and colors of this opening.
A big thank you to my family for the success of this evening, great teamwork and unfailing support... a little taste of a "Philippon Gallery"?
Plein air painting
The next day what was an exhibition space was transformed into a painting workshop to accommodate 8 people during a painting afternoon "in the garden" organized by L'Odyssée de Raoul . We were supposed to meet up for a walk at CRAPA but the weather got the best of us!
April was punctuated by outdoor outings, in particular by the implementation of our colorful walks with Frédéric Devésa in the Préalpes d'Azur (06) and Julien Saelens (Reliefs) in the Verdon (04). This time only sunshine to walk in nature and ruins, embellished with anecdotes told by our guides.
I loved! I find myself fully in what drives me, the connection to nature, well-being through the practice of painting and human connection.
These walks are not performative, in the quest for beauty.
Rather, we seek to capture what appeals to us, what we perceive, the search for color and composition as we perceive them.
So we grope, we fill, we change and we learn to let go.
Painting with your heart rather than your head.
Be in a real quest for well-being and immerse yourself in nature, letting the ambient atmosphere take hold of us.
Of course, I provide advice and technical support to the painting but the main thing is that the production comes from itself.
It's time to test, to improvise as an artist for a day in the heart of the most beautiful things nature has to offer us.
Thank you for your attention, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question! Also I am looking for a good reason to travel so if you heard about a good exhibition or art gallery nearby, let me know! :)
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