French Riviera & Provence Art Collection
by Naïma Namaste
A Love Letter to Provence, art inspired by the south of France
Welcome to my French Riviera and Provence Art Collection, a series of eight original oil paintings inspired by the beauty, colors, and charm of the South of France.
This series, titled Amour de Provence (Provence Love), was painted between July and September 2024 after my summer holidays spent in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat... it reflects my deep connection to this land of light, sea, and romance.
Each painting in this collection is 12x12 inches
Note: These paintings (excepted the last two on this page) are located at the MORENO FINE ART gallery in Bozeman, Montana, USA.
Shipping is therefore from the United States.
Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
"Amour Passion"
oil painting
Whispers of pines lean into the sea,
Turquoise waves dance endlessly free.
Sunlit shores in a golden embrace,
A Riviera jewel, eternal in grace.
What I absolutely loved in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat was the take the beautiful, iconic trail along the Mediterranean Sea, watching the sun through the pine trees, taking a break and get lost in the beauty...
Year of creation 2024
Original painting available
My love for Provence began many years ago during my first trip to Nice and the stunning Allos Lake in Mercantour Park. From that moment, I was forever captivated by the vibrant colors and timeless beauty of the South of France.
Provence is a symphony of warm tones, the delicate lavender fields, orange hues melting into green hillsides like fresh basil, and the soft peach shades of sunlit orchards. Every summer, I return to this region to reconnect with its magic, and in 2024, these memories became the inspiration for this series.
Through "Amour de Provence", I wish to share the charm of my homeland with you, whether these paintings awaken memories of your own travels, or invite you to dream of a visit to the Mediterranean coast.
Let your heart wander with the turquoise blue of the sea, the mystery of hidden coves, and the golden light that embraces every village and mountain.
"Fleurs Sauvages"
Lake Allos, Mercantour
oil painting
A mirror of sky in alpine still,
Wild silence draped on every hill.
Blue as a secret, fierce and deep,
The lake holds dreams the mountains keep.
With my dear friends Patrick and Colette, who live in the Allos Valley, I went on a hike around the lake on a radiant summer day. The path was alive with wildflowers in every hue, so magical and breathtaking that it felt like walking through an enchanted garden.
This land is home to wolves, and as a wolf woman myself, the knowledge of their presence stirred something deep within me, awakening my wild heart and connecting me even more to this place.
Year of creation 2024
Original painting available
"Paloma Beach"
oil painting
Soft sand cradled by a jeweled sea,
Shadows of sails drift gracefully.
Laughter of waves in a secret cove,
A tender hymn to summer’s love.
Nestled on the Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat peninsula, Paloma Beach feels like a hidden jewel of the Riviera. The sea shimmers in shades of turquoise and sapphire, cradled by gentle cliffs and pine trees leaning toward the shore.
It is a place where sunlight lingers like a golden veil and time itself seems to slow.
To stand here is to breathe in the poetry of the Mediterranean which was so soft, radiant, and eternal.
I took a break here after the lovely hike, sat on the sand and started to paint with watercolor what became later on this beautiful soft painting.
Year of creation 2024
Original painting available
"Villa Ephrussi"
oil painting
Roses bloom where fountains sing,
A palace born of a dreamer’s wing.
Each garden whispers, refined and rare,
A timeless breath of love in air.
Arriving at the Villa Ephrussi during the Rose Festival felt like stepping into a dream...the gardens overflowing with blossoms, air perfumed with their delicate fragrance, and beauty unfolding at every turn. It was a nice surprise as I was not aware of the event and I was grateful to have with me my watercolor ... It was a moment of pure joy to paint in the beautiful gardens which inspired me for this painting.
Year of creation 2024
Original painting available
