Tag Archives: gardens

House on the Hill

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Mary

This house in France is a wonderful piece of property, surrounded by gardens made up of mostly shrubs and trees. I thought it would make for a great painting, so I used it as one of the reference images for … Continue reading →

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Monet’s Years at Giverny: Beyond Impressionism, a book review

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Mary

The last 40+ years of Claude Monet’s life were mostly spent at his property in Giverny, France. It was during this time that Monet cultivated his most significant work, the property gardens which became the inspiration for many of his … Continue reading →

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