Oil Painting of Street Scene of Couple on Raining Paris Day

The 1970s oil-on-paper painting illustrates semi-abstractly a street scene with two figures, vehicle and building. Mulberry, yellow and green are the stand-out colors. Cream mat with...

The four petite 20th century Parisian landscapes are painted and signed in oil on paper board by Andre Bessp. The artist has labeled and signed each one on the back: "Canal a Gaurnay fondly Bessp," "Place Furstenberg...

Contemporary oil painting of a rainy street scene in a black wooden frame

Christopher Clark's "Paris Rainy Cafe" is an original, hand made oil and acrylic painting that depicts a night scene of a bustling cityscape in France. Christopher has been an artist since early childhood, when he would watch Bob Ross on PBS and mimic the famed oil painter’s art with crayons. He considers himself a self-educated artist, with his studies ranging from personal training with contemporary masters, to classical academic art technique, with much inspiration from 19th Century art and the Impressionist Movement. Christopher lived in Italy for a time, immersing himself in Italian culture and art, which continues to influence his painting. His fan base has grown considerably since his return to the US, gaining the attention of Lucasfilm and Marvel Fine Art, which both signed him as an officially licensed artist in 2016. Other clients include George Lucas, Major League Baseball, Louisville Slugger, and Fender Guitars. Christopher’s painting skills are not his only talent in the arts. He has won several national swing dance championship competitions, and also studies tango and blues dancing. He has played guitar since the age of 12, and during his time as lead guitarist for a rock band, he opened for Blue Oyster Cult and Eddie Money...