The Lavender field in Provence is a Plein Aire painting done in three hours.  I tried to capture the spirit of the impressionists.  This is a painting that is both timeless and also has a 19th century feel to it.  One could almost imaging Monet sitting there and working on his canvas.  The Boulangerie is probably where he would have gone for a coffee and a croissant.  The pink walls of the Boulangerie contrasts with the purple lavender creating a peaceful scene.  I wanted to capture these feelings onto my canvas.