The weekend is a perfect time for relaxing and exploring your hobbies (painting, photography...), so I felt it was the perfect time to post the artwork of Faire Frou Frou co-owner Gail Rubke. If you can see beyond the horrible quality of my photographs, you will discover some lovely lady portraits. I say 'lady portraits' because that seems to be the trend in interior decorating these days, and Gail (my mom) certainly does tend to draw inspiration from the female form & face. I posted some of my favorite oil paintings by mom, which most recently includes a portrait she did of me (top image). I also included a painting of 'Ladies on the Beach' which is inspired by my favorite Joaquin Sorrolla oil painting (my brother and I like to light-heartedly argue over who will inherit that piece).
Gail does sell her work, so if you are interested in seeing more of her paintings you can contact her directly at "fairefroufrou @ gmail.com".
Which painting by Gail is your favorite?
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these paitings are so awesome! i love 'Ladies on the Beach' the most, i wish i was that talented!
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absolutely stunning!!!! the one of alison is my FAVE!!!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work!
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Bonjour Mademoiselle!
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming to visit me today....I live in Minneapolis, MN, but I am from L.A. and I am familiar with Studio City! FUN!!!! You have a gorgeous blog, and your resident artist is sooooooo good!! I think that they are all beautiful, but the first one is perfect! THe colors are smashing.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and do come back! Anita
Beautiful art! She is so talented! My favorite is the one on the beach!
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These paintings are fabulous and what a clever Artist, Gail is. thank you for showing us.
ReplyDeleteLove the Ladies on the beach and the one of Alison.
Happy weekend
Carolyn
These are fabulous paintings! I especially love the first one :)
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Fabulous ! The first one with the so pretty Aalison and Ladies on the beach
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Olivier
Those are so gorgeous!
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ReplyDeleteawesome pic
ReplyDeleteWow, wow! Very lovely! Thank you so much also for visiting my blog - it's so great to discover yours!!
ReplyDeletePictures are lovely, painted and photographed. Lovely blog; such pretty pretties. Have a wonderful day ~
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Dear Alison,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this!! Your Mom's art has an AmaZing French style to it. I love her work! I can see why you are so proud:)
XO
Love this portraits!
ReplyDeleteAmazing paintings!! Congrats to your mom! It's really difficult to choose which one is my favourite...but if i have....i specially feel attracted by the last one. This brown haired lady reminds me the 20s era...so dark and refined.
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Allison you are so gorgeous! Your mother is so incredibly talented, she captured you using such amazing color. They are all gorgeous but the top is my favorite. It would look fabulous in my home....hmmmm I may have to see if it is for sale
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Oh,dear Allison!-)*
ReplyDeleteWhat a great,great,great the first one sketch!!!
Love all this images,bur this first one takes my heart away!
Love,
***Violetta***
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ReplyDeleteI love these painting, the first one especially !! it really caught my eyes.
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Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe beach scene is dreamy~
Your Mom is so talented. Those paintings are beautiful WOW!!!
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Jemina
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Love them all!...but Alison and Ladies on the Beach are my favorites! Your mom has a wonderful gift. Just beautiful!
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gail is a true talent! love her work. all of them are amazing but love the 2nd one. the eyes really speak to you...
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wow amazing art its really awesome i like it
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Beautiful, I like how contemplative the first pic is. I also like the carefree charm of the second image!!
ReplyDeleteThey are all very beautiful! I love the second one...so pretty!
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These are all stunning, but Ladies on the Beach might be my favorite!
ReplyDeleteamazing paintings. loving the 3rd one. thank you for your sweet comment. have a fab new week!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! She is UBER talented! I love the one of you!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such an amazing post...Love those pieces:)
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excellent, i saw one when i was last in your store!
ReplyDeleteoh Gail! Just Beautiful!!! xxooxxx
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