"Postcards from Ballona" artist, Francois Bardol
(Francois in center with other artists Lucy and Lori)
Francois Bardol was raised and studied interior architecture, drafting, design, photography in Paris, France. His early carreer includes experiences in Architecture, Design, and fashion photography. Emigrated to the United States, he developed an early talent for airbrush renderings, water colors, and oil paintings. He has accepted large private commissions amounting to hundreds of historical replicas of various periods. The necessity of being versatile in applied arts commanded experience in various media. Public works, as well as private commissions were accepted in Glass Mosaics Tiles, Gold Leaf, as well as Stone.

(Francois painting original 1997 mural)
Francois' Art can be summarized as representative, in a classical way. "To me, Art is my way to expresss myself and a language to communicate with all. Every new subject is a new word I learn and express, with the knowledge and experience gained through previous works, in a slightly different manner. To young students, I would say this: Do not underestimate Art. In our time, almost anything fabricated starts with an Artist. I am willing to work and share my experience and knowledge with anyone serious, who asks, anytime.
Some of Francois' work can be seen at www.francoisbardol.com.