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

Gathering on the square before the big match.

The ducks of Gascony. An indian ink and walnut stain drawing, reproduced as giclée print in various sizes, some with mounts. Also available on large-format canvas

Well met! These two pilgrims join up in the bastide of Fourcès.

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

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

Hazards of the game.

The great wines, floc and armagnacs of Gascony have been nurtured over the centuries by the super powers of the gascon vignerons.

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

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

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.