“Intimate Loire”, the pastels of Françoise Réthoré in a book

Françoise Réthoré is known and recognized in the world of pastel. She also belongs to the very prestigious association of pastellists of France. To share her work and her passion with a large number of people, she offers a 56-page book of pastel reproductions, “Intimate Loire. »

I spent my childhood in Mesnil-en-Vallée, on the banks of the Loire. It made me want to paint from the age of 15. At the beginning, I painted in oil, I started using pastels about 30 years ago. I have a passion for pastel, the charm of little pieces of chalk, I love the Loire and poetry. I am happy to share my passion with as many people as possible, I always give lessons at the Ferme des Coteaux and in schools rewinds Françoise Réthoré.

At the Ferme des Coteaux Saturday and Sunday

She continues: In this book, I invite readers on a gentle and pretty walk, between sky and water, on the banks of my intimate Loire. I love watching the Loire flow, I love its colors, its smells, the life that its waters offer… For me, art is sharing and this book is a beautiful way to share my paintings with the public . To mark the release of her book, Françoise Réthoré will be present at the Ferme des Coteaux in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil to exhibit some paintings, chat with visitors and sign her book, Saturday November 30 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. p.m. and Sunday 1^is December from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sold at the price of €35, his book is available in local bookstores.