Bernard Payet

"Fall colors in Provence" oil on canvas by Payet

2016

In this evocative piece, Poroy's artistic prowess paints dreams rather than scenes from life. At its core, the artwork features three quaint houses, each possessing a unique charm. Amidst the purple and blueish tones of the landscape, one house stands out, adorned in a vibrant shade of blue, creating a captivating contrast that draws the viewer's gaze. The scene unfolds under the enchanting light of twilight, where shadows cast by the gentle evening glow unveil the true essence of each house. It's a tableau of serenity, where time appears to stand still, and nostalgia fills the air. The background of the painting resembles a surreal ocean layer, adorned with soft, bubble-like circles that infuse the composition with a sense of otherworldly wonder. Maria Poroy...

Bernard Payet was born in Lyon in 1950 and spent all his childhood in France. He studied and trained at the Academie ALPA of Lyon from 1974-1976, having been inspired by his visits t...

Bernard Payet was born in Lyon in 1950 and spent all his childhood in France. He studied and trained at the Academie ALPA of Lyon from 1974-1976, having been inspired by his visits t...

Bernard Payet was born in Lyon in 1950 and spent all his childhood in France. He studied and trained at the Academie ALPA of Lyon from 1974-1976, having been inspired by his visits t...

Bernard Payet was born in Lyon in 1950 and spent all his childhood in France. He studied and trained at the Academie ALPA of Lyon from 1974-1976, having been inspired by his visits t...

Set against a backdrop that evokes a desert or barren land, a warm brownish-orange hue blankets the lower half of the painting, imbuing the scene with a sense of arid tranquility. Ho...

Zygmund Jankowski (1925–2009) painted traditional subjects with exuberant irreverence for traditional rules of color, composition, and perspective. He disparaged imitation and deligh...

Flat Ledge Quarry is one of the many granite quarries in Rockport MA, which actively produced granite for cobblestones until the early 20th century, when asphault became the preferre...

Peter Lyons’s technique approaches photographic realism, but the precision in his paintings is an attempt to communicate a state of awareness, rather than ...

Peter Lyons’s technique approaches photographic realism, but the precision in his paintings is an attempt to communicate a state of awareness, rather than ...

Zygmund Jankowski (1925–2009) painted traditional subjects with exuberant irreverence for traditional rules of color, composition, and perspective. He disparaged imitation and deligh...

Zygmund Jankowski (1925–2009) painted traditional subjects with exuberant irreverence for traditional rules of color, composition, and perspective. He disparaged imitation and deligh...