California Scenes By A French Painter in Santa Monica

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USA: Oye! Times readers Get FREE $30 to spend on Amazon, Walmart…French painter, Humbert Curcuru lives just outside Paris in France, but on August 12th, you can enjoy his work at Upper West Restaurant in Santa Monica.

This Sunday, Upper West Restaurant and Art-Vault present “California Scenes By A French Painter.” The opening reception takes place from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Upper West Restaurant has long been a supporter of the arts and consistently shows new art. Enjoy a light fare of tasty treats offered for the reception along with refreshments.

Artist, Humbert Curcuru has been painting for over thirty years and is pleased to have a show at Upper West.

Curcuru attended one of the finest art schools in Paris France, where many of the French Impressionist painters also got their start. He was trained in perspective at the Academie Jullian which involved drawing for days on end, sketching live models as well as the city scenes of Paris. He later traveled to the United States where he studied at Otis Parsons in Los Angeles.

Known for his landscapes, Curcuru says he is inspired by the interesting perspectives and the challenge the location gives him by working out of doors with natural light.  A true artist, he never paints from photographs.

Humbert Curcuru’s art continues to evolve and is collected by numerous clients in America as well as France and Europe.

Stop in for the opening or come by another day to take in the work and enjoy the full dining experience at this upscale restaurant.

Upper West features romantic dining with succulent entrées such as flatiron steak, Chile Spiced Salmon or pan roasted Barramundi. Wonderful fresh salads are also available like wild arugula boasting of smoked bacon and blue cheese dressing or charred broccoli salad.

Be sure to leave room for fantastic desserts including a double chocolate brownie, brioche bread pudding or a key lime tart.

The opening reception for “California Scenes By A French Painter” will be held on Sunday August 12th from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Upper West Restaurant is located at 3321 Pico Blvd., in Santa Monica. (310) 586-1111. http://www.theupperwest.com/