Not for sale. Conté pencil on paper. 12" x 16". 2009.

Not for sale. Conté pencil on paper. 12" x 16". 2009.

Not for sale. Conté pencil on paper. 12" x 16". 2009.

Not for sale. Conté pencil on paper. 12" x 16". 2009.

Not for sale. Conté pencil on paper. 12" x 16". 2009.

Not for sale. Conté pencil on paper. 12" x 16". 2009.

Not for sale. Conté pencil on paper. 12" x 16". 2009.

Not for sale. Charcoal and ink on paper. 19" x 13". 2009.

Sold (hanging at Madame Sousou's). Fluid acrylic on paper. 19" x 13". 2009.

Not for sale. Oil on wood panel. 7" x 5". 2009.

Not for sale. Oil on wood panel. 7" x 5". 2009.

Helen, Madame Sousou’s

I was lucky enough to receive a commission to paint Helen and combine two great passions. French character and life drawing.

In my previous work I highlighted the characteristics particular to Parisian restaurant facades, the nudes of Helen however capture my interest in exploring the inner ambience and essence that she worked in.

The sumptuous oil colours I chose reflect the similarly rich wine, food and French indulgence of the particular aristocratic restaurant Helen worked in, Madame Sousou’s.

Thank you Theo Tsapepas.