Saint Paul de Vence Fountain Metal Print

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South of Vence, France lies the medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence, I walk trough the narrow cobble stoned passageways, my mind adrift in these historical alleys with thoughts of it's past. The sun is hot and I'm trying to find something to paint worthy of those who came before and built these marvelous Cote d' Azure stone structures. Suddenly there it is, built in 1615 by a stonemason named Martil Malchoir on rue Grande,The Fountain!. Listed on France's historic registry it stands alone in it's own little area. I set up my easel oblivious to the throng of tourists passing by and start to sketch wondering if Malchoir had an audience watching each stone he laid. The world has turned enough to let the sunlight give just the right dimension to the scene and I work diligently to catch the fleeting shadows and masses before the light changes, it seems beauty never lasts long. The village with it's ramparts and maze of narrow streets is also a center for the arts with many art gall...

CHECK OUT SwansonArt Originals LATEST SALE Please VOTE for your favorite images, it helps sales. Thanks ___________________________________________________ Michael Swanson "The hands of a Craftsman, the heart of an Artist." Heritage Gallery, Laguna, CA I'm often told; "Your art is so real looking why not just take a photo"? Well yes, if I could not draw I probably would, however a photo rarely reflects the three dimensional world we experiences, how often have you been disappointed that your photograph did not turn out as you expected? Let me explain; in a three dimensional world we see things subjectively, photographs can only capture a split second of any scene which often disappoints and is the main reason...