Tonal Pastel Artworks from the Heart of the French Countryside
hors du Temps
COLLECTION
The HORS DU TEMPS collection features landscapes painted in a restrained colour palette, where warm sepia tones and delicate contrasts of light and shadow evoke a meditative, almost mystical atmosphere.
This collection draws inspiration from the renowned Gnossienne compositions of French composer Erik Satie, whose music conveys mood and emotion in a subtle, abstract way. Just as the shifting tempo and timbre in Satie’s pieces lead the listener into a state of quiet contemplation, the interplay of light and contrast in these still landscapes imbues nostalgic moments with new depth and meaning.
Light plays a defining role in each painting, breathing movement into the composition and lending it a living presence. Following the principles of the Tonalism movement, I work with a refined palette, focusing on tonal contrast to capture both the solidity of the scene and the ephemeral beauty of passing time.
HAND-SIGNED & NUMBERED PASTEL STUDIES
Each hand-signed and numbered miniature pastel study distils the delicate atmosphere of the Hors du Temps collection into a more intimate form. These small yet expressive pieces capture fleeting emotions—quiet moments, suspended in time.
They are ideal for those taking their first steps into the world of art, whether as part of a new collection or as a unique and personal addition to their space.
