introducing Clark Esplin, paintings from Europe

I was looking for paintings of rural France, I thought I could find some tips on how best to paint this subject. I have an abundance of photos of the area, and I have a good idea of what I want to paint, I was just looking for a few examples. And then I came across this man. I’ve never heard of him before, his name is Clark Esplin and he has a very modest Website which is here 

http://www.clarkesplin.co.nz/index1.htm

It is full of his paintings, both past and present and this is how where he introduces himself
Above; from his Greek Island series

Hi
I'm Clark Esplin
Welcome to my site.
I'm here to show you some of my paintings
The paintings represented on this website are only a selection of the work available for sale. Most of them have been sold, but new work is available at the galleries listed.
I am also available for commissions: 

Above; from his Greek Island series

But don't forget to visit again because I shall update this site regularly with my latest works.
Thank you for visiting my website and sharing my vision.
Clark Esplin
above; work fom his series 'Provence and tuscany'

I’ve shown two paintings from his '2006 Greek Islands series', two paintings from his series  'lavender from Provence and Tuscany' and two paintings from his 'examples of work from France and Italy'.

They appeal to me because they seem genuine, simple and evocative of the places they represent. If I could paint these places and recreate the atmosphere the way he has I think I would be happy.

lastly the two from his 'examples of work from France and Italy'.