L’assiette de fruits de mer. J. Harms. 2018. 29 X 39 cm. Acrylic on paper.
A memorable day in the Crotoy, in the Baie de Somme region of France. A bright sunny day late last Autumn. My sister, a friend of hers , my mom and I packed a car and drove all the way to the beach. A lot of people had the same idea, which resulted in an hour long queue to eat sea food. But what a liberation when it finally came, that long awaited assiette de fruits de mer !
Maisons à st-Valery. 2016. J.Harms. 20×28,5cm. Acrylic on paper.
With “Les volets verts”, this represents another view from the bay taken from almost the same position but at another angle. I love to paint views from a higher ground looking down. This painting is the last one in my short serie on the lovely town of St Valéry-sur-Somme.
Les volets verts à St-Valery. 2015. J.Harms. 20×28.5cm. Acrylic on paper.
The church in St-Valery is situated on a hill overlooking the bay. From that point there’s a lovely view of old homes and a mile away, behind them , the shimmering lights of the sea.
Bleu et Jaune à St-Valery. 2015. J.Harms. 29×39 cm. Acrylic on paper.
Further along the bay, this yellow house really caught my eye. I had to paint it.
Vue sur la baie à St-Valery. 2015. J.Harms. Acrylic on paper. 29x39cm.
Along the bay there are colorful houses at St-Valéry-sur-Somme.
Jeu de lumière à St-Valery. 2015. J.Harms. 29x39cm. Acrylic on paper.
Light and shade play hide and seek in this small street in St-Valéry-sur-Somme.
Ma and Jo in St-Valery. 2015. J.Harms. 29x39cm. Acrylic on paper.
I am currently working on a serie of pictures I took 2 years ago while on a day trip to St-Valery-Sur-Somme, with my mother and sister. It was early July, hence the flags, and the day was beautiful. Ma seems to be carrying the sun on her back…
July in St-Valery. 2015. J.Harms. 29x39cm. Acrylic on paper.
Sometimes I rediscover old snapshots from years past in my small camera. I came across this view of a street in St-Valery- sur-Somme. One of many that, for some reason, have not made their way on the paper… until now.
La route des vacances. 2013. 17×24 cm. Acrylic on paper. (private collection)
After spending a morning in Saint-Valéry (France), I took the traditional steam engine of the Baie de Somme to the Crotoy. Along the way it had to stop at Noyelle for a refill. The weather was steaming hot, a true summer holiday trip.
