Julien Pacaud

I've been admiring the work of Julien Pacaud for a few years now.  I think I originally came across his digital collages via Juxtapoz, but I've certainly been following his work ever since.

When I was in Paris the Spring 2011, I had an opportunity to visit a gallery opening with some of his work.  Unfortunately, I missed the event and I've been kicking myself ever since.

Mr. Mystere #1

Butterfly Factory

Psychokinesis Club

I finally ordered a signed print from his shop with my hard earned art buying Etsy profits!  WooHoo!

Memories of Tomorrow

I can't wait to receive it, and hang it in the house.

Cheers ~ Lara

Thrift Art Gallery - Laurent Marcel Salinas

 After Toulouse ~ Lithograph

I came across this wonderful lithograph by French Painter Laurent Marcel Salinas (1913 - 2010) at a Thrift Store in Florida.  This was printed in an edition of 1500, and is a beautiful image after the style of Toulouse Lautrec.  I believe this lithograph may have been from his 1957 Solo Exhibition in NYC. 

Signature in Pencil with Stamp of Authenticity 

Salinas died in 2010, making his art more sought after & collectible.   RoGallery in NYC has a large collection of his paintings and lithographs for sale, and I seem to really like his more "cubist" style paintings.

Here are a few more examples of his work that I really am drawn to: 

1945 ~ Untitled Cubist Composition. Gouache on Board

1941 ~ L'arbre sec. Oil on Masonite

1950 ~ Untitled: Red Pitcher with Grapes. Oil on Canvas.

Cheers ~ Lara

Thrift Art Gallery - G. LeLong

Paris Le Concorde

I'm so excited that in just a few short days I'll be traveling through Europe.  One of my favorite cities is Paris...I just can't wait to be there again!

In honor of the trip I wanted to share this beautiful estate sale collection of of watercolor paintings by French artist G. LeLong.  

Le Place Vendome

Paris, Norte Dame
These beautiful Parisian art prints, are all signed by the artist and hand colored in France. The title of each piece is signed in pencil. 

Le Place Vendome

These prints remind me of the beauty & style of Paris 

& feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to see it again!