"L'Oiseau Bleu"

D.M. Le Bris copyright 2013

Spring is finally here.

I created this painting to celebrate it.

Winter has been too long this year!

I used bee's wax and color pigments,

shellac, shellac inks, India ink and transfers.

Encaustic on panel

8" x 8"

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"Les Marquises - Hiva-Oa"

D.M.Le Bris Copyright 2013

I have been thinking about the Marquesas Islands these past weeks.
The winter has been long and I yearn for warmth.
I had the chance to travel to French Polynesia in 2000
where I stayed and painted for 3 months.
It was a dream come true to live in Hiva-Oa
where Paul Gauguin spent the last 3 years of his life.
I was able to understand his fascination
with the Maori people and their culture.
The red, orange and green are a gift from Gauguin,
The Tiki and hibiscus are a gift from the islands.

 Encaustic (bee's wax and color pigments),
shellac, India ink and transfer on wood panel

12" x 12"

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