La galerie et boutique en ligne et ouvert !
Les dessins humoristiques de la vie à la campagne sont en vente sur notre boutique en ligne www.perrytaylor.eu
Perry's new gallery and online boutique is now open!
Perry's cartoons of life in South West France are becoming so popular on the markets that we have launched a new gallery and online boutique. You'll find a large selection of originals and reproductions to buy as souvenirs or gifts. www.perrytaylor.eu
Based loosely on a photo from 1880, this drawing depicts the meal often given after a hard day's work with a harvest or vendange.
Something that we are priviledged to still take part in when we help our neighbours.
Cafe de la Tour in Tillac.
Detail of 'Cafe de la Tour in Tillac'.
Chickens settling in for the night.
Le chasseur des taups.
L'apprentie.
The summer fêtes bring the quilles evenings, where teams of three play and be merry.
Floralies in the main street of Tillac.
A detail of the Floralies in Tillac.
In many villages during their fête, they have a Sérenade.
This is a group of loud musicians who are taken from house to house,
stopping to play a few numbers, have a drink and move on.
This tractor driver has come prepared.
The Café de France in Eauze.
This scene is based on a few vendanges that we have taken part in. Family and friends enjoy chatting away through the vines as they
work their way along the rows of vines. Sometimes there would be four generations taking part. Followed by a more-than-generous pique-nique.
The Café de France in Eauze is well-known watering hole for French and foreigners alike. On the Place de l'Eglise, it is a perfect spot for a drink or lunch after the market.
Running a chambres d'hôtes is hard work, as many of our friends know only too well. We also have a Dutch version which says “We hadden het er net nog over, jullie hebben echte mazzel
hier te wonen. Iedere dag is gewoon vakantie.” A French version is also now available.
When we moved here to France, it was as if everyone suddenly wanted to come spend some time with us. We were delighted, but that doesn't come free, especially for the hosts. Laundry, showers, extra food and lots more wine. This cartoon has hit a chord and is one of our best sellers to expats with a house here.
Also available in Dutch and French
Every year there is a jazz festival in Marciac. Thousands of people descend on the area each day for those two weeks. The rest of the year, it's a sleepy town with a few cafés and a weekly market. This is a sketch I made one day on the square while listening to the jazz. A short Gascon blowing his trumpet from the well-known tower of the church in Marciac.
A classic French image. The avenue of plain trees on the road in to Trie-sur-Baïse
that provides welcome shade and a lovely dappled tunnel into the town. This little lady lives in Sadournin, just up the hill. I like the old 2CV in the background.
This is a scenario we all too often have. As one lot leave the next are on their way.
This cartoon is also available in French and Dutch.
The Dutch says "Grappig, toen nog wij in Nederland woonden waren wij helemaal niet zo populair"
An old man sits on a bench in the shade of the bandstand in Mirande.
A new little friend appears, attached to a long lead.
At the other end is its owner, unaware of this new encounter.
"The market? Oh, that was yesterday."
This poster is very useful for those of us with septic tanks. Our city dwelling visitors don't realise what damage they can cause by chucking stuff down the toilet.
The market comes to Trie-sur-Baïse every Tuesday morning.
In the summer the square and underneath the Mairie is full of stalls and buyers.
Many just come to catch up on news, see friends and have a few hours away from the farm.
The café-restaurant in Bassoues is very popular for locals and tourists alike.
This 11 Century village is beautiful. The terrace is always full.
The expats in the sun, the French in the shade.
Here's a detail. Notice the chap knicking his mate's dinner while he turns to watch the singer.
The French chap at the back doesn't seem to like the singing though.
The Gers is like Tuscany and the Cotswolds, but with less Range Rovers. We love the rolling hills and rich crop colours, with the Pyrenees in the distance.
Cycling down country lanes with her puppy behind. The simple pleasures.
I found a photo of Les Halles in Lombez and decided to use it as a basis for this drawing. It's actually a bit livelier than the real thing apparently.
Some people we know come down for a long weekend to see their second home,
spend two days cutting back nature and then go home again.
The text is also available in English which says
"Make the most of it. You'll be back on the M25 on Monday"
The chap watering the flowers notices that a dog has decided to do the same,
in his own way. The town of Trie-sur-Baïse ticks along nicely in the background.
Walking his pig to market. How I imagine Trie must have been when it was the
biggest pig market in South West France.
A highly detailed drawing with loads going on. A fête champetre, where the whole village take part. Here, they are all preparing for the feast.
Here's a detail. This chap couldn't wait!
Boules is a serious matter, but includes a lot of funny stuff too.
A great way to while away the afternoon.
After a tiring morning of chatting on the corner of the square, there's nothing like a
quiet apèro before going home for lunch.
This is what I imagine Trie to be like from the air. Lots going on at the rugby club, the garage and on the square.
A detail showing the old tower and the place de la Mairie
It's a jungle out there. Our potager has its share of slugs, mice and hares, all chomping away at the fruit and veg of Caroline's hard work. What was once a cute little ball of fluff is now an eating machine. It's war!
A detail of the little old lady eye to eye with the enemy.
The wheelbarrow is just like one we found in the barn.
The hunters are out in force. Wild boar, deer, rabbits, hares, pheasant and partridges are running for cover. These two have just spotted a rare visitor...
Available as a larger
SW France is duck country. Foie gras, magret, confit...
These two managed to escape but don't know what to do next.
Also available in French "Et Maintenant?" "D'abord aller au casino pour se remplumer".
Gascony has unspoilt countryside and is steeped in history.
There's nothing like cycling through this beautiful landscape, stopping for lunch,
taking in a bit of culture and peeing on it.
Wherever you cycle, there are hills. Big ones. Great to come down, but you pay it all back
somewhere along the route.
This combines the scenes I've often seen here. Papi slowly pushing his bike up the hill
as a team of fit chaps pedal on past.
A young dentist loses his first patient.
Birds of a feather... There are hundreds of duck farms in the Gers
producing the foie gras, magret, gesiers and confits that make the region so famous.
Six ducks on a blue background. Done in coloured inks with pen and brush
Just off the cathedral square at the top of the old town of Auch, is a beautiful half-timbered building. It houses the Office de Tourisme and marks the beginning of the pretty market.
In the summer we get a lot of tourists driving through. They end up stuck behind the local farmers going about their business. This is based on a moment I saw two farmers on their tractors, chatting away, both with cars waiting behind them.
When we were searching for a house, we were told by an estate agent that from the roof there
would be a great view of the Pyrenees. Just a simple case of adding a window...
Go to La Baguette Magique
Greetings Cards
We also have a selection of greetings cards. Perry's Duck recipe series is very popular. They are folded to A6, are blank inside and come with very stylish ivory envelopes. The two hunters spotting Father Christmas are also on sale.
Graphic Design and Illustration
This is just a selection of recent projects Perry has undertaken for businesses and friends, over the last few months.
The range of Perry's work can be seen on his La Baguette Magique website.
Perry designed this 100 page brochure for West Cornwall Cottage Holidays
Ana Sélection wine barrel makers asked for an A4 leaflet, produced in three languages
Los Cramados are a group of young farmers who breed the Noir de Bigorre pig,
a breed from our area in France
An English couple living in the Gers, asked Perry to illustrate and design their wedding invitation
International Agenda are a London based business consultancy. They asked Perry to design and build their new website. It can be seen in full at www.international-agenda.com
Caroline wants chickens and we have been working on several plans for the coop.
Then the question of how we get them inside when we want to leave.
This was her birthday card, reflecting our plans.
Lake Limbo is the third book by Dickie Tryon. Perry has designed the covers for all of them. You will soon be able to buy the book on Amazon.
The Clock Hospital is run by John Perrin, here in the Gers. The flyer was made in English and French.
Visit Perry's professional site,
'La Baguette Magique',
by clicking here or on the logo.