Forum des Cardeurs
Buzzing with restaurants in the evening, this square is quiet during the day.
I painted this view of the Forum des Cardeurs in Aix-en-Provence on a bright June morning in 2011.
What drew me was the way these tall Provençal buildings create their own little world around the square - that warm palette of ochres and pale yellows with their terracotta roofs, and the contrast between the architectural solidity and the few simple trees anchoring the space.
The light in Aix has a particular clarity that's perfect for watercolor. These quiet neighborhood squares away from the famous boulevards are where you find the real character of Provençal towns - places that haven't changed much in centuries, just going about their daily business under that endless blue sky."
Aix en Provence
Available Prints
A3 - £59
Framed A3 - £135
Framed A3 prints are in a natural wood A2 frame
Prints are made with archival inks on one of two papers - either 350g Hahnemuhle German Etching paper, or 290g. Hahnemuhle Hemp, a beautifully heavy paper with rich colours. Made with 60% hemp fiber, this is an eco-friendly paper. Hemp is a highly sustainable resource, historically used for papermaking. Hahnemuhle use spring water for milling, and the production of hemp paper does not require bleaching or chloride, making the process less impactful. Postage and packing will be calculated on checkout.
Guide to Print sizes
| ISO | Size in Inches | Size in cms |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | 11.69 × 8.27 | 29.7 × 21 |
| A3 | 16.54 × 11.69 | 42 × 29.7 |
| A2 | 23.39 × 16.54 | 59.4 × 42 |
| na | 10 × 10 | 25.4 × 25.4 |
| na | 7.87 × 7.87 | 20 × 20 |
Framing and mounts
An A4 print is best framed in an A3 frame - these images work best with a decent amount of white space surrounding them.
