Jouques - Find the Shade (2015) Original Painting by Chris Walker

impressionistic Provence townscape, 13490 Jouques
Set against the radiant light of Provence, this expressive view of Jouques in Bouches du Rhône captures the town’s distinctive tower rising above a cluster of ochre‑toned houses. I use a Post‑Impressionist style - vivid, non‑naturalistic colour, energetic brushwork, and simplified architectural forms to convey the sensory intensity of the Mediterranean landscape. Short, textured strokes animate the foliage, while the sky, rendered in layered blues and warm yellows, suggests the shimmering heat of a summer afternoon. I try to distil th town's atmosphere - the stillness of stone, the vertical rhythm of cypress trees, and the enveloping brightness characteristic of Provence. The result is a composition that balances structural clarity with painterly spontaneity, offering a vibrant, affectionate portrait of a place shaped by light.

Materials used:

Oil paint

Details:

• Painting on Canvas
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 55 x 46 x 2cm (unframed) / 55 x 46cm (actual image size)
• Ready to hang
• Signed on the front
• Style: Naive
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes