Paintings by Blair + Laurie Fox PESSEMIER: February 2007

Sunday, February 25, 2007

Luxembourg Gardens February 2007 Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 16 x 9.5 inches SOLD

Kicking the Ball

Laurie Fox PESSEMIER

Acrylic on wood

6.5 x 13 inches

Azaleas Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 9 x 14 inches SOLD

Amaryllis 1 Amaryllis 2

Laurie Fox Pessemier

9.5 x 16 inches 7 x 19.5 inches

acrylic on canvas acrylic on wood

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Launching the Boat Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on wood 9.5 x 5.25 inches SOLD

Girl at the pond Luxembourg Gardens Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 9 x 13.5 inches with TBotero Galleries: tbotero@numail.org

Clara and Friend Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 9.5 x 14 inches SOLD

Yellow Shirt Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 8.5 x 13.5 inches with TBotero Galleries: tbotero@numail.org

Colombini M. Blair PESSEMIER Oil on linen 18 x 13.5 inches SOLD

Trees in the Champs de Mars 10 x 5.5 inches Woman Champs de Mars 10 x 7 inches

Laurie Fox Pessemier Acrylic on wood

Sunday in the park: two women Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on wood 9.5 x 6 inches SOLD

Sunday in the park: men on a bench Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on wood 6 x 10 inches

Trees along the Seine M. Blair PESSEMIER Oil on linen 13 x 18.5 inches SOLD

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Ben Youssef Medrassa M. Blair PESSEMIER Oil on linen 18 x 22 inches

Small Calico Cat Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Arylic on canvas 13 x 8 inches

Ledger-man Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 9.5 x 16 inches

with TBotero Galleries: tbotero@numail.org

Friday, February 16, 2007

Man at Chez Georges Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on wood 5.5 x 12 inches
We went to Chez Georges with a friend one evening. I was struck with how everyone wanted to be there -- not like work or the grocery store, or even out to dinner. This guy was there the next day when we went back for coffee and another glimpse.

Cellphone at the Bar Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on wood 7 x 11 inches

Couple at the bar Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on wood 6 x 10 inches

I really enjoy painting people -- very quick, very "hidden", so there's no posing

Two men at Chez Georges M. Blair PESSEMIER Oil on linen 13 x 18 inches

with TBotero Galleries: tbotero@numail.org

Impression: Fountain Laurie Fox PESSEMIER acrylic on wood 7 x 12 inches

It was so cold the Sunday I painted this, over by St. Sulpice (the "well" fountain), my hat blew into the water. I wanted to believe it was spring (there are some green leaves in foreground).

Etudiant (after 19c print) Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 9 x 16 inches with TBotero Galleries: tbotero@numail.org

Caleche, Marrekech M. Blair PESSEMIER Oil on linen 13 x 18 inches SOLD

Saturday, February 10, 2007

The mouse Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 14 x 10 inches

Grooming Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 12 x 9 inches SOLD

Kitten Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on canvas 9 x 13 inches

Woman with Hat M. Blair PESSEMIER Oil on canvas 18 x 24 inches

Hairdo (commission for coiffeur) Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on poly 23 x 66 inches SOLD

Place Djemaa el Fna Marrakesh M. Blair PESSEMIER Oil on canvas 25.5 x 21.5 inches

Cheshire Cat, Yellow Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on wood 8 x 10 inches SOLD

Cheshire Cat, Tuxedo Laurie Fox PESSEMIER acrylic on canvas 13 x 9 inches

Red and white Laurie Fox PESSEMIER Acrylic on wood 6 x 22 inches SOLD

I've been painting these matchboxes with different "Paris" themes. I am especially aware of smoking accessories these days, since the smoking ban in public buildings in France has taken effect. In fact, matches are still useful. There's smoking still allowed in bars and restaurants. Contrary to popular sentiment, I hate the idea of a "ban" because it takes away freedoms. Teaching respect for others would be my approach.