| We went to our friend Gary’s birthday party in Modena. It was a significant number ending in “0”: TV, computers, cell phones, the Beatles, wars, peace, love, hate, and AI all in the same lifetime. Gary is the friend responsible for our move to Italy, for better or worse. We love being here most of the time – the other time we simply crave change. We left Paris, for goodness sake, the most wonderful city on earth. And we are always talking about new places. Hence our trips all over Europe, and “studies” of art and rivers. Right now, we are thinking about Genoa – not for good, but for a month in the winter (it has a seaside climate). I never want to go backward (aka USA), but forward, and am so happy we carry our happiness and security with us, wherever we go. |
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 | Breaking Bread (after LdV) Laurie Fox Pessemier Acrylic/paper 29 x 54" 74 x 150cm 575.00 (ships rolled) |
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| At the birthday table of ten, we were four continents , six countries. It was just fabulous to break bread together (well, Indian food) and sing Happy Birthday. We had been through so many experiences together and apart, it is always such a thrill to laugh and sing and eat. Sometimes I fear there is a stigma to eating anything these days, and was thankful the majority of us weren’t counting calories. Breaking bread is of such significance in all cultures: sharing, enjoying, keeping alive, celebrating! I came home compelled to paint it, and used Leonardo da Vinci’s inspiration. If musicians can interpret someone else’s music why can’t I? |
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 | The Catch Blair Pessemier acrylic/canvas 16 x 12" 40 x 30 cm 475.00 |
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| When, satiated with food and conversation, we walked to our car, a policemen said, “you can’t go there”. “For how long?” I asked. At least an hour he retorted. I decided to pull the Italian drama card, and cried that we had a child at home, we couldn’t possible wait. He spoke to his superior, but didn’t relent. I saw that we could pull out of the parking place and make it straight out the exit lane – there was police tape, but I could lift it. So, Blair gunned the engine,, I lifted the tape over the roof as I hopped into the car. Breaking the law, and the breaking bread all in the same day. We made it. |
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 | In the Fall Laurie Pessemier acrylic/canvas 12 x 16.5" 30 x 42 cm 195.00 |
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HOUSEKEEPING:
We make art to order, including portraits by Blair Pessemier.
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See all of our painting at https://paintfox.com
Most of our work is available as reproductions, custom sized and framed.
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4 drawings 15 x 11" 38 x 28cm by Laurie Pessemier 250 for the set |
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INVITING All Artists to present their Work: Paint, Literature, Crafts, Food....
Pessemier's Sunday Salon
Weekly on Sunday No Reservation Necessary
How it works: Bring a piece of your ART: that could be visual, like painting or printmaking; or literary, as in poetry or prose; or crafts, like metalwork or knitting; or food, or music. Something you made, or feel particularly inspired by. You have about 5 minutes to present, and we'll ooh, ahh, or answer questions you have. You can also come and see how we work before diving in. Just show up on Zoom at a minute or two before the hour.
No selling, no networking until after everyone has presented. No politics, no sales pitches, please. |
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