Provence 's rolling farmlands, sun-drenched coasts and looming valleys have always been a source of inspiration to the great painters of history, including Elisabeth Estivalet.
A native of Poland, Elisabeth Estivalet fell in love with Provence when she settled there in the late 1970's. Though Elisabeth Estivalet holds degrees in both Economics and Philosophy, the countryside of Provence elicited from her a natural artistic talent, and she instinctively embarked on a passionate and lifelong career as an artist. Painting solely with a palette knife, Elisabeth Estivalet taught herself to master the techniques of color management, perspective and composition. What resulted are candid renditions of a tranquil and serene Provence .
Elisabeth Estivalet's sunny landscapes bring to mind the works of the old Post-Impressionist masters. Her subject matter and artistic style are reminiscent of the masterful works of Paul Cézanne. Elisabeth Estivalet's thick palette and vibrant colors are evocative of Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Gaughin in Arles .
Yet, in spite of the many similarities and comparisons, Elisabeth Estivalet stands alone as a painter. Her exceptional interpretations of Provence are unrivaled.
Elisabeth Estivalet's refreshing works elicit feelings of contentment and tranquility, and invite one to explore a pristine and undiscovered French countryside. Her evocations of the French countryside won her numerous gold medals and first prize awards. The international acclaim and exposure Elisabeth Estivalet gained from these art competitions led her to Artexpo Las Vegas in 1996, where she officially debuted her work in the U.S. Throughout the years,Elisabeth Estivalet has gained a celebrity following. Her work has been featured in several Hollywood motion pictures. Most recently her work appears in the psycho-thriller motion picture, “The Strangers,” starring Liv Tyler. Elisabeth Estivalet's work is also the subject of an art education class, which explores her artistic style alongside the styles of Georgia O'Keefe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Paul Cézanne. Click here for more of Estivalet's work.
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