"The end of a day"

Also this painting was done in Monte Carlo. A little bit later in the day, after working on "Cap D'Ail" (see post below) I would walk along the little path towards the city, turn around and face the beautiful sunset at the Cote D'Azur. And even at this hour, while everything else was bathed in a golden shimmer, the sea still remained incredibly blue, with little yellow and orange sparkles along the wave ridge.

"Cap D'Ail"

This painting I did in 2010, when I was visiting Monte Carlo the first time. I stayed a little bit outside the center in Cap D'Ail, on the border to France. It was the perfect working-holiday. During the day I could relax while in the morning and in the evening when it was less hot and the light was smoother I could go out and paint. The landscape there is just fascinating, the sea is blue and powerful and surrounded by steep cliffs and mountains, the air is clear and the colors pure. And yes, the light really is amazing there! South of France is famous for it and I never quite believed it until I got there. It is overwhelming... Exploring the area I discovered a small path going along the coast, where I could paint quietly. Such a delight, listening to the sound of the waves rolling in and smelling the fresh sea air while painting!

International Art Fair Stuttgart-Sindelfingen

The International Artfair is happening from the 13th to the 15th of January in Stuttgart-Sindelfingen. It's one of the places where my painting "Summer Breakfast" will be on display (see post below) in context with the 11th International "Syrlin-Kunstpreis" competition 2012.