Out in the field, daddy keeps his animals within an electric fence, so why not at home?

The shepherds of Bordeaux have taken something out of the winegrowers book and automated their shearing. A grape plucking machine has been adapted to shear sheep.

When the palombes migrate through SW France, hunters climb up to their cabins in the top of the trees. Sometimes the ladders need repairing. This lazy hunter has strung up a trapeze instead and his fellow hunter is not happy!

When the wood pigeons migrate through SW France, some hunters become obsessed. It is sometimes called the 'Maladie bleue', or the blue sickness, due to the colour of the pigeons. This one has asked his wife to call his work to say that he won't be in for the next few days as he has the 'Maladie bleue'...

All for one... and one for all. The gascons, their culture, their cuisine, their traditions, all in one. On the square of Lupiac, the birthplace of d'Artagnan.

Carré d'agneau is a rack of lamb. A carré is also 'argot' for a square-cut, bob hairstyle. 

Natural wine. Pure, unadulterated pleasure, for some.

Of course I'm not smuggling eau de vie. This is organic fuel ! Honest, Officer...

Avian flu is called 'grippe aviaire' in French. But a few too many drinks and it could become 'grippe à bière' !

Le Petit Pellehaut is where the wine tasting is done at the Domaine de Pellehaut. One of the best wines in the region. It is also the name of their new Bag-in-Box wine selection, illustrated by Perry. Available as a print and on canvas. Canvas reproductions are 4cm deep, come with a hanging cord and take around 10 days to deliver. 

Planet Gascogne, a green planet in harmony with nature, lost in time. A drawing full of fun details and lots of beautiful villages of the Gers. Available as a print and on canvas. Canvas reproductions are 4cm deep, come with a hanging cord and take around 10 days to deliver. 

This little duck has just encountered a new species.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

Masked Ducks. Even in confinement, a duck's got to have fun.

These wild boar use the hunters' lookout to see if the coast is clear.

Reservoir Ducks. Someone didn't read about the dress code before leaving home.

Organic wine, 100% natural and nothing added.

Vin bio. 100% nature, rien ajouté...

Foie Gras Blues played by a duck on trumpet. Inspired by the Jazz festival in Marciac, home to a great festival each August and to hundreds of duck farmers all year round. 

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

So, ‘Volaille’ means ‘fowl’, ‘vol’ means ‘fly’, ‘ail’ is French for garlic. So ‘Vol’ail  ! Easy, eh?

Ah, Nature, miles from everything…  no noise…  no stress…   hmm, no signal…

The angel's share, or 'la part des anges' is the small volume of alcohol that evaporates while a spirit matures in the barrel. These gascon angels are making the most of it!

The Gascon landscape like a quilt on a bed. Pillows for the Pyrenees. Sleep tight, mes amis.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

Even a scarecrow has a soul.

"All that Jazz" is a well-known standard, but when we're at Jazz in Marciac, we are surrounded by "All that Gers"...

A new use for a confit pot ...

"Be happy that you didn't order the 'Fantaisie du chef!'." A surprising creation from the kitchen. Available in English or French. (please select your preferred language in the menu on the right)

Gascons pride themselves on their traditions, but even they have accepted some aspects of 'la vie moderne'.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

Grandpa Gonzales is taking no risks, in his old Renault 4, en route for the village.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

These two amis in their Amis 6 and Amis 8, have stopped for a chat.

Reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. 

The Poulet Basquaise is a traditional dish from the Basque country. Proud, rich, and tender. Available as art prints in formats A4, A3 and A2. A4 and A3 prints can also be ordered with mounts. If you'd like the Poulet Basquaise on a large-format canvas, please email us for details.

This little chappie is helping prepare Gascon cuisine. Bon appétit.

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

A detailed map of South West France drawn by Perry. Lots of details of villages, monuments, events and characters of the region. Available as an A2, A3 and A4 print.

Long summer lunches, in the shade of a tree. The soft 'pop' of a cork (or five) and the deliciously refreshing slurp of a rosé. Santé! 

Reproduced as fine art print in various sizes, some with mounts. Different format canvasses made to order, please contact us.