To 'faire chabrot' is to add a little red wine to the last of your soup, stir and then drink straight from the bowl. A tradition of the south west that has almost gone. In this tv production, the man has already done 56 takes and is beginning to fade. Available as an A4, A3, A2 print and on canvas.

'Froid de canard' is a French description when it is bitterly cold. Clearly, this poor chap is going to have to do better than a few droopy flowers to warm this lady's heart. 

Jazz musicians come from all around the world to play at Marciac, even the locals. Available as an A4, A3 and A2 print

This chap visits Paris' most famous landmark and loses the most famous attribute a Gascon could wear. Available as an A4, A3, A2 print and on canvas.

The name of the well-known jacket worn by many a Frenchman while at work. A 'bleu' can also be a bruise or blood blister under the finger nail. So now you know! Available as an A4, A3, A2 print and on canvas.

The road to the sun is a hard one. Why do they all leave at the same time?... A classic problem. Available as an A4, A3 and A2 print, as well as canvas (1m x 70cm) 

Nothing will get in the way of the weekly game of boules. Print available in A4 and A3.

In the shade, these two old chaps stay cool under the plane trees of the square. Drawn with Indian ink and coloured with walnut stain. Available as an A4 and A3 print

Fourcès, the beautiful, round bastide in the north of the Gers celebrates its 40th marché aux fleurs in 2015. This is a design I created in honour of the event. Available as an A4, A3 and A2 print.

Christian Dehors, a distant, country cousin of the more famous Parisian couturier, has launched his own line of outdoor clothing for the fashion-conscious farmer. Dehors means 'outside'. Available as an A4, A3 and A2 print.

You don't want to mess with this cockerel.

Where man and wine become one. Available as A4, A3 and A2 prints 

Picking grapes should be classified as a sport. Available as A4, A3 and A2 prints 

The scrum half doesn't know which ball to choose... A4, A3 and A2 prints.

The papis gather to put the world to rights and stay all morning.

Mamie has been watching too much rugby. 

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. Available as greeting card as well as on large-format canvas. 

Like farmer, like cow. 

Battery chickens, or, Poules de batterie. In French, a batterie is also a drum, drumkit, or percussion.

The famous detective takes on another disguise. Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts.

This piggy is doing her best to pop the cork.

The free concerts on the main square draw jazz fans the whole day. Even if it's just as background music to their snooze, read or conversation.

Café Le Coin in Trie-sur-Baïse.

When the moon is right and the rain allows, the roads and fields are filled with tractors.

Heavens, wine growing has certainly move on since my day.

WC Fêtes ... and the moral is: never pluck blackburries near the toilet block.

Dirty, dusty and tired, but happy to bring the hay in.

The secret to Boeuf Bourguignon is to marinate it in red wine. 

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. Available as greeting card as well as on large-format canvas. 

This young gigolo has caught the eye of the ladies, much to the annoyance of the head of the herd.

The beautiful Canal du Midi runs from Toulouse to Sete on the Mediterranean coast. Available as A4, A3 and A2 giclée prints.

Rugby players. What's in a name? By the way 'Gaillard' means strapping, big built.

A regular dose of red wine will bring the colour back to your cheeks.

The ducks of South West France speak Langueduck.

This cock is not likely to pull a muscle as he takes a beer and fag while watching his horse come in at the Cafe des Sports.

Under the arches of the market hall in Trie sur Baïse (65). Available as an A4, A3 and A2 print

This pilgrim is perpared for all eventualities