My Book "HIVA-OA In Search of Paul Gauguin"

My childhood dream was to visit Tahiti and Hiva-Oa,

where Paul Gauguin created such amazing masterpieces.

It took 40 years before I was able to accomplish that dream.

I am very fortunate that my dream came true.

 This is one page of the book I am currently working on.

During my 3 months stay in the Marquesas Islands, 

I wrote an artist journal talking about my daily experiences, 

while sketching, drawing and painting. 

Painting in Progress - Steps 1,2 and 3.

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
#1

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
#2

"Pompeii"

©2008 D.M. Le Bris
#3

This is the final step of the painting.
I decided to turn it upside down.
I like its story-telling quality better.
Some details still need to be worked on,
mostly in the red mountain shape, in the lower portion.
I find this area too transparent.
"Pompeii" seems a very appropriate title for this painting.
Please, watch the video I linked to about Pompeii.

6" x 6"
15cm x 15cm