by Michael Hampton | Jun 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
View of the Villa from the Villa Ephrussi de RothschildDuring my recent visit to the Cote d’ Azure in the south of France, the highlight and most memorable experience for me was visiting the Villa Kerylos in Beaulieu-sur-Mer. It had been a long time dream of...
by Michael Hampton | May 16, 2011 | Uncategorized
There is no better place in Provence then the farmers markets to see the bounty of food and flowers that are grown in this glorious region of France. Wandering through the markets is a feast for all of your senses. From the brilliant colors of the spices to the...
by Michael Hampton | May 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
Were off to the Cote d’azure and Provence and will return with many photos and travel stories to share.
by Michael Hampton | Mar 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Thank you for Elle.com for featuring one of my paintings from the Chinese porcelain series. It is really fun to see how they compared the painting to the beautiful blue and white dress they featured. As they say art often inspires fashion.
by Michael Hampton | Feb 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Recently, I came across an amazing book on the history of Chinese ceramics through the ages. The beauty of the various pieces inspired me to recreate a selection of them in watercolor. The paintings began as small studies that I did on small, square sheets of handmade...
by Michael Hampton | Jan 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
The great architectural watercolorists and historians, Andrew Zega and Bernd Dams, have a fabulous new feather to add to their talented caps. Porcelain! For all of you fellow chinoiserie enthusiasts you will nearly faint when you see their new collection of porcelain...
