LE JAZZ HOT

Django.........
Swing musette........
Boogie woogie........
Cubano be,cubano bop .......

I've always been inspired by jazz,blues or soul music. In fact, i can hardly work if there's no music in the background to set up the mood.

CAFE DE PARIS .....random sketches

Your average Pigalle cafe back in the days ,with it's typical Thonet chairs ,expressos and smockin' cigarettes ...
At the terrace .......
The countessa........
Madame Lucienne.....at work!?
One more for the road !??
Monsieur Francois......
I'm your waiter ........

I was almost born and raised in a cafe, as my dad has own quite a few over the years .So i think i've had my share of colorful "characters" along the way to say the least.Here's a small selection of some old drawings done while "people watching" at some of my favorite Parisian hang outs .....

THE STUDIO

A side view of the work station ...........
Books ,books ,books,can't get enough books .I've always been suspicious of people who don't have any at home.....
Tools of the trade......

Dowtown San Francisco it's where the "magic" happens,surrounded by everything that inspires me :art books ,records,flea markets finds you name it .....If you're interested in purchasing artwork or want to commission one,i'm always available for a studio visit.Just email me ....................................................................................................................................................................

you can also follow this link to the apartment therapy website for a full tour. It's a great place about interior design ,they were nice enough to "pay me" a visit .

SELF PORTRAIT

The original rough sketch
A small close up

Such a classical theme among artists that over the years, like my forerunners,i've indulged in.It's always been either out of boredom,or lack of imagination at the time.Introspection or cheapest "model" money can buy...you decide.Any how i've always kept some of the craziest in my sketchbooks .Here's one i still like .It was at the time a more elaborate sketch for a diorama, a project for a group show called :" portrait of the artist".I ended up doing one of George Grosz instead, more interesting without a doubt. i'll try to post some more later.

THE PROFILE

Born and raised in Paris, France, Segui grew up in a family of antique collectors and enthusiasts. His eclectic upbringing as an artist was filled with inspiration from sideshow-esque icons, deviant animalia and misfits. Schooled at the renowned Villa Arson in Nice, Patrick attributes his influences to German Expressionism, Dada and Surrealism.

Patrick Segui’s intricately carved dioramas are a “mise en scene” of his altered memories, dreams and nightmares. Fastidiously crafted with captivating detail, these sculpted paintings are comprised of reclaimed materials, such as paperboard, vintage fabrics and papers and 19th century ephemera, and often utilize vintage paints and inks. Segui’s mixed media dioramas are visual objects depicting a compelling diminutive universe of an imaginary long gone era, often featuring a fascinating cast of odd characters, perfectly suited for the Edwardian parlor or Grand Guignol stage.

Segui has a growing reputation in San Francisco, New York, Berlin and Paris. He holds a Masters of Art History from Ecole Nationale Supérieur des Arts Décoratifs (Villa Arson), Nice, France. He was one of only two graduates to receive the prestigious Jury Honours designation. His art has been featured at progressive galleries such as Neurotitan Gallery,La luz de Jesus, Outer Edges Gallery,Sacramento,s Toy Room, as well as solo shows at Gallery Three and The Shooting Gallery .

Lori King

ALL ARTWORK © PATRICK SEGUI