In “Summer in Provence” by George W. Bates, a leisurely atmosphere permeates quaint sidewalk cafes, dappled in golden sunlight. Born in England and living in Canada, Bates deftly captures the ambient light and mood of street scenes, coastlines and landscapes. His lush works combine realist and traditional styles, and his influences include John Singer Sargent, Alfred Sisley, and marine painters Montague Dawson and Norman Wilkinson. Bates often revisits his beloved France and Britain as inspiration. Through his art, he has also become familiar with the Pacific Northwest, California and the American Southwest.

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