Chris Thomas in Vancouver
Rantings of a Canadian Artist…
‘Louvre Dream 2018’
Posted on November 19, 2018
‘Louvre Dream 2018’-125cm x 250cm
I had excellent mid-October light to work with when capturing my scenes.
Parisians were enjoying their extended summer, as was I …
‘Place de la Concord Study #2’
Posted on November 16, 2018
‘Place de la Concord Study #2’-2018, 50″x 90″
The Obelisque is Egypt’s gift to France. It occupies a place of honour in Paris.
My take on the intersection of two cultures…
‘Carrousel du Louvre’
Posted on October 29, 2018
‘Carrousel du Louvre’-2018, 60cm x 120cm
My recent trip to Paris was particularity productive. My terrific Gallerist, @monayoussef looked after business… so my wife and our 2 granddaughters, were free to play and create! The last time I was working in Paris; I was shooting film, into large distortable mylar mirrors… it was 2001.
I’m now free in the digital world, enjoying massive power at my fingertips.
The digital imaging revolution, continues to transform my art, but it remains photographic…
‘Rue des Ecoles-Paris’
Posted on October 25, 2018
‘Rue des Ecoles-Paris’-2018, 100cm x 100cm
Outside the hotel, in the Latin Quarter. It was a dash for French pastries, to go with the espresso at the hotel, that inspired this one!
I was there for ‘Paris Art Shopping’ at Carrousel du Louvre. Fortunately for me, my wonderful Gallerist @monayoussef did all the work and I was free to capture Paris, to make my future works.
I was honoured to receive rave reviews, from fellow artists, gallerists and some serious collectors…
It’s always uplifting, when you get kudos from associates and strangers alike, who really “get your work…”
‘Peggy’s Lighthouse Study #2’
Posted on October 15, 2018
‘Peggy’s Lighthouse Study #2′-2017, 80 x 80 cm.
Another piece my Gallerist, @MonaYoussef is presenting, at Art Shopping, Carrousel du Louvre, in Paris this week.
Heading out tomorrow…
Vernissage is 7 pm, Friday, October 19th…
Paris Art Shopping, runs through to 8pm, Sunday, October 21st.
Stanley Park Palette Diptych
Posted on October 10, 2018
‘Stanley Park Palette Diptych-2016, 2 panels, 80 x 80 cm.
Another piece my Gallerist, @MonaYoussef is presenting, at Art Shopping, Carrousel du Louvre, in Paris next week.
I’ll be happy to join her, for sales and art making, while I’m there.
Vernissage is 7 pm, October 19th… for my Parisian friends!
Art Shopping runs through to 8pm, Sunday, October 21st.
“Floating Harbour World”
Posted on October 6, 2018
“Floating Harbour World”-2017, 40″x 40″
One of the pieces my Gallerist, @MonaYoussef is presenting, at Art Shopping, Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. This print is 80×80 cm.
Vernissage is 7pm, October 19th… for my Parisian friends! Art Shopping runs throught the week-end till 8pm October 21st.
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