Red Nook in Paris, oil on Gessobord, 6 × 6 inches
The red nook in James Cook’s Paris home looked like a place to cuddle up with a book. With all the framed paintings on the wall, I’d probably spend as much time looking at the art as reading. That corner became Red Nook in Paris, a 6 × 6-inch oil painting on Museum Gessobord.
Eighteenth-century English painter Joshua Reynolds said, “A room hung with pictures is a room hung with thoughts.” Instantly, you know this room in the Paris home of James Cook is hung with thoughts and beautiful pictures. The boldly executed red nook is full of warmth and character. 📷 credit: @paris_chic_home
My Paris-inspired series became the starting point for my Interiors collection. John Derian’s dining room wall inspired another painting. Read the story behind Pink Peonies in the East Village.
Pink Peonies in the East Village, oil on hardboard, 6 × 6 inches
The original Red Nook in Paris has sold. Shop the matted giclée fine art print of Red Nook in Paris.
xo,
Merrill