ART WORKSHOP IN THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE

ART WORKSHOP THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE

Workshop Dates: 9/4/2018 - 9/10/2018
Location: La Charité-sur-Loire
Region: Loire Valley
Country: France
Contact: Patricia Gray
Email: interiors@patriciagrayinc.com

I am offering a unique 7 day workshop in the French Countryside in the first week of September 2018.

We will be staying at a beautifully renovated private country home located in the medieval village of La Charité-sur-Loire.

Some of the highlights:

Daily Plein Air painting.

- Morning private vineyard tour of the surrounding Sancerre area, afternoon painting plein air in a private organic vineyard.

- Saturday morning farmers market, afternoon painting still lifes of our purchases.

- Picnic lunch on the bank of the Loire River, afternoon painting plein air.

- Visit to the French village of Vezelay, lunch in the village, afternoon plein air painting.

- Small group of 3-4

- Gourmet French meals prepared by renowned chef.

I will be giving daily demonstrations using watercolour and pastel. You are free to bring your favourite medium.

La Charité-sur-Loire is a two hour train ride south of Paris on the Loire River.

If you are interested please email me at: patriciagrayart@gmail.com

Website www.patriciagrayart.com

 PATRICIA GRAY INC is an award winning artist and interior designer in Vancouver. 

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Pastel Oceanscapes - Patricia Gray

"Ocean Mist" Pastel 18.75 x 28.5 inches
Patricia Gray 

"Ocean Mist, North Beach" Pastel 19.5 X 27.5 inches 
Patricia Gray 

Just off the easel. There are some paintings that come easily and some that take a bit more perseverance. I have been straddling the gulf between realism in my plein air paintings and a more impressionist way of painting from memory and emotion in the studio. Both have their merits. But the best for me is when I can lose myself between the two and let the emotion take over without thinking it too much. The ocean has that effect on me.

My inspiration for these pieces was a trip to Haida Gwaii, a remote northern location in Canada just below Alaska. But it could easily be many different locations. Where does it remind you of?

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Patrica Gray Interior Design Blog 3.5 Million Visitors

As 2016 is drawing to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past year. In the spirit of remembrance I would like to spend the last few days of the year looking back at a few of my fondest memories and highlights from the year…..

My interior design blog has just reached a readership of 3,500,000. I started blogging in 2007 and who would have known at that time where it would lead. I have made so many friends and connected with wonderful clients through blogging. Even though I don’t post as often as I used to I still take time to keep in touch. I am now connected to many of my old blogging friends on Instagram and we continue to stay in touch…..what a wonderful world social media is to connect us all around the world. Happy new year to all! Xo Patricia

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Canadian Artist Patricia Gray

A video of my art and art installations. I hope you enjoy it.

"There is so much beauty everywhere I look.
My desire is to capture as much of it as I can and pass it on to you through my art." 

Patricia Gray is a contemporary Canadian artist working from her studio in Vancouver.

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and WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel.

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Pantone Colour of the Year 2017

Pantone just announced it's colour of the year for 2017: Greenery, describing it as refreshing, revitalizing and symbolic of new beginnings. It perfectly reflects the colour in this painting of mine.
What do you think?

Reflections II - Pantone Colour of the Year 2017
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REFLECTIONS II
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Acrylic with resin on Belgium linen
30 x 48 in.
Art inquiries www.patriciagrayart.com
All art is by me.
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 PATRICIA GRAY INC is an award winning interior design firm in Vancouver. Here we write about lifestyle

and WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel.

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Top Interior Design Firms in Vancover - Patricia Gray Interior Design

Thank you @point2homes for listing Patricia Gray Interior Design as one of the top interior design firms in Vancouver!

"With the admirable goal of helping create “exceptional homes for exceptional people,” Patricia Gray is a leading name in the interior design field, a name that appeals to stylish homeowners and celebrities alike. John Travolta and Rob Feenie are just two of the high-profile names who turned to Patricia and her team, most likely drawn by her unique style that holistically integrates luxury, finely crafted detail and a contemporary vision."

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 PATRICIA GRAY INC is an award winning interior design firm in Vancouver. Here we write about lifestyle

and WHAT'S HOT in the world of interior design, architecture, art and travel.

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Patricia Gray | Fine Art

My art #featured in the Interior Design Show Vancouver catalogue. Drop by and say Hi this weekend @ booth 703. A big thank you to everyone at IDS West for putting on such a good show this year! www.patriciagrayart.com www.idswest.com

Patricia Gray | Fine Art 

Patricia Gray Interior Design

Thank you @yam_magazine for the photo shoot and feature article.
INTERIOR COUTURE
"Inside the Vancouver townhome of Patricia Gray, designer of choice for stars like John Travolta."
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Patricia Gray Interior Design

Patricia Gray Interior Design "Top 3 Interior Design Firms in Canada"

@comfree Thank-you for featuring Patricia Gray Interior Design in the "Top 3 Interior Design Firms in Canada".

Patricia Gray Interior Design "Top 3 Interior Design Firms in Canada"

Nicole Barstool | Custom Furniture Design Vancouver

Our custom designed "Nicole Barstool' shown in embossed leather with solid oak legs and a stainless steel foot rest.
                                                              "Design is in the Details"

See more of our furniture designs Custom furniture design Vancouver 
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Landmark Event - 3,000,000 Blog Visitors

My interior design Blog has just reached a readership of 3,000,000. Thank you for visiting over the years. I never thought when I started blogging that I would have so much to share with all of you. It has been a labour of love and I have enjoyed and am still enjoying the journey.
Some of the highlights of the past year........

BAYSHORE CONDO IN COAL HARBOUR VANCOUVER

We have just been published in the new edition of WestCoast Condominium. 

Read the article http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/docs/Patricia_Gray_WestCoast_condo.pdf

SHANGRI-LA RESIDENCE VANCOUVER

Working on a new project at the Shangri-La Residences Vancouver.
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"So effortlessly beautiful, design by the amazing Patricia Gray Inc." 

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INTERIORS ARE MOTIVATION

"Interiors are motivation; and they speak louder than voices. People are searching for spiritual experiences. Environments featuring art and design can provide those experiences." 
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JASMINE BENCH | CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGN VANCOUVER
Our custom designed 'Jasmine Bench' in a beautiful cerused oak with a mohair cushion.
"Design is in the Details"
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DEFINITION OF ABSTRACT ART
Client Installation Patricia Gray | Interior Design
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KITCHEN DESIGN AND TRENDS
Interior designer Patricia Gray giving a talk on kitchendesign and trends at Idswest2015. 

Gray on Gray speaking on the Gray Magazine Stage
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KITCHEN DESIGN AND TRENDS
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BEAUTIFUL KITCHEN DESIGN IDEAS FOR THE HEART OF YOUR HOME
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TAKING IT OUTDOORS
Interior designer Patricia Gray has two roof decks, which she has done up as outdoor living spaces: 

one for lounging and the other for dining. The Vancouver Sun, Business Section.
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GRAY AREA: INSIDE AN ALBERNI STREET TOWNHOUSE
Patricia Gray crafts some of the city’s most elegant interiors including False Creek's Erickson project and John Travolta's Vancouver pad, but in her own Alberni Street townhouse, creativity is the freedom to make mistakes.
http://patriciagrayinc.blogspot.ca/2014/03/patricia-gray-vancouver-magazine.html — with Patricia Gray Fine Art.

Jasmine Bench | Custom Furniture Design Vancouver

Our custom designed 'Jasmine Bench' in a beautiful cerused oak with a mohair cushion.

"Design is in the Details"

See more of our furniture designs Custom Furniture Design Vancouver

Bayshore Condo in Coal Harbour, Vancouver

We have just been published in the new edition of WestCoast Condominium. Thank you Michelle Hopkins. Read the article http://www.patriciagrayinc.com/…/Patricia_Gray_WestCoast_co…

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"In any living room, the sofa is the biggest anchor piece. Make sure it is comfortable, the best quality you can afford because you are going to have it for the longest time." Patricia Gray
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Shopping Guide:

Trays and bowls in kitchen: Provide Home

Coffee table bowl: 18Karat

Bedding: Duxiana

Master bedroom throw: Living Space

Master bedroom bedside lamps: Luminosa Light Designs

Custom furniture design throughout: Patricia Gray Interior Design

Photography: Roger Brooks

Art: Patricia Gray Fine Art 
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Family Friendly Penthouse

Yaletown Vancouver Penthouse

YALETOWN VANCOUVER PENTHOUSE
Western Living Magazine
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Vancouver Yaletown Penthouse

FAMILY FRIENDLY PENTHOUSE
This is a penthouse project for a couple with two small children in Yaletown, Vancouver. It has a fantastic view that was a little overwhelming when I started on the project. There was nothing to keep your focus inside the space. I decided that I needed to be bold in my choice of finishes. 

I grounded the space by adding teak panelling to the raised ceilings to mirror the teak of the floor. The furnishings and accessories were kept to a minimum to not detract from the view. The finishes had to child friendly. The dining table and countertops are Caesarstone, which is virtually indestructible. The dining room chairs were upholstered in white leatherette. The chairs are studded at the top of each leg. The chandelier was picked for its fun and whimsy. The sofa is real leather and the area carpet is wool from Belgium. The ottoman is upholstered in Cashmere, which isn't exactly child friendly but my client fell in love with it.

The back wall of the cooktop is a wonderful piece of Granite that I hand picked from the supplier, and it was with much difficulty, that they were able to install it as a slab - in one piece with no seams. It weighed approx. 600 pounds and had to be taken up to the top of the building. It looks fabulous, and hangs on the wall like a magnificent piece of artwork. I also wanted to use warm colouring & natural products to connect the space with the earth energy. The colour of the granite picks up the colour of the teak and has these beautiful charcoal grey veins running through it. I matched the paint and carpet colour to this gray veining in the granite to further accentuate the granite. The effect is better when you are in the space. You feel like you are on top of the world but at the same time the space is very warm and enveloping. The clients are happy with the end result and they are finding it family friendly and good for their frequent entertaining.

Chandelier Mooi Dandelion 
Floor Lamp Logico Artemide

Area Carpet Banner Carpets

Chairs & Table Patricia Gray Inc

Appliances Miele & Sub-Zero

Tap Tara Classic Dornbracht

Granite Bordingnon 

Cashmere Robert Allen

Western Living Magazine

Photograph Roger Brooks (magazine cover)

Patricia Gray | Interior Design
Known for a look that is consistently at the forefront of design.

Definition of Abstract Art

Definition of Abstract Art from the Tate Modern: A cluster of theoretical ideas lies behind abstract art. The idea of art for art's sake – that art should be purely about the creation of beautiful effects. The idea that art can or should be like music – that just as music is patterns of sound, art's effects should be created by pure patterns of form, colour and line. The idea, derived from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, that the highest form of beauty lies not in the forms of the real world but in geometry. The idea that abstract art, to the extent that it does not represent the material world, can be seen to represent the spiritual. In general abstract art is seen as carrying a moral dimension, in that it can be seen to stand for virtues such as order, purity, simplicity and spirituality. 

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