Original Patty Forte Linna Pastel Painting. Museum d’Orsay Restaurant Interior

Item Details Original pastel painting by Patty Forte Linna (American, 1960-). Professionally framed and matted under glass. Titled, “Ducks in a Row.” Scene: an impressionistic depiction of the world-famous Musee d’Orsay restaurant, located in Paris, France. This is a close up look, capturing the elegant richness of the restaurant’s interior. Three waiters are lined up in front of the viewer. The waiter in the foreground is holding a tray with wine bottles placed on it. A beautiful blend of colors in this piece, which includes, blue, cream, green, yellow, purple, red, pink, orange, and white. Painting is in excellent condition. Signed in the lower right. Image size: 9 ½” x 7 ½”. Displayed in its original, ready to hang, gallery frame, in black and gold. A solid frame, in excellent condition. Measures: 13 ½” x 11 ½”.All of Patty’s Pastels are sold out and hard to find. Shipping to the lower 48 States only! Package will require a signature upon delivery. Feel free to email me with any questions. Buy with confidence and thanks for looking. Artist Biography I was once in my booth at an art festival and a little girl came in and saw my work and asked me if I did it all by myself. I said, «Yes I did», and she exclaimed, «Mom…look she did these all by herself»!! And her mother, with a twinkle in her eye, turned and said to me, you did a good job» and the little girl nodded in agreement. I think she saw me as a peer. Somehow that interaction always stayed with me. I am so happy when I paint. I feel like that little girl. I get to paint pictures ‘all by myself’. As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be an artist. But, my father, having lived through the Great Depression, discouraged me from pursuing art because he didn’t want his little girl to grow up and become a starving artist, and I can’t blame him. Food is really important to us Italians!! I listened to my dad and shelved my artistic desires and pursued a business degree instead. After years in the corporate world, I finally picked up art again as a hobby and I was transported back to being this little girl. Painting is FUN. I really want to use it to honor God first and foremost. I remember reading a quote from Eric Liddell, the great Olympian that inspired the movie, Chariots of Fire. He said, «God made me for a purpose and He made me fast and when I run I feel His pleasure.» When I paint I feel God’s pleasure. And to paraphrase it, I feel God’s sense of fun. I hope you enjoy my work. And I hope you are doing what you are created to do and enjoying the simple pleasure of being the person you were created to be. Shipping Items will usually be shipped within 1-2 days of received payment. Small to medium sized artwork will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. This service can take 1-3 business days, depending on location. Large, over-sized artwork will be shipped via FedEx Ground/Home Delivery. This service can take 1-5 business days, depending on location. I take great care in securing items for safe delivery. All items will be shipped via USPS or FedEx. Some items can be combined for a custom estimate on shipping. All international buyers will have to email me for a direct quote prior to purchase. Payment Payment is required within 3 business days of purchase. All payments must clear prior to shipping. Terms Your complete satisfaction with this transaction is my first priority! I take great care in listing thorough, honest descriptions so buyers will feel confident and satisfied. Most items are vintage or antique, so are sold “as is”. If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, upon return of the item in the same condition it was sent to you originally, the buyer will be issued a full refund. Must be returned within 14 days of receiving item. Buyer pays return shipping. I put a lot of time and effort into packaging items securely for safe delivery to your location, but please check items upon delivery. If damages have occurred during shipping, please keep all packaging materials for insurance purposes. Seller will not be held responsible for stolen Items. Thank you If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Messages are checked regularly and will be responded to in a timely manner.