Monthly Archives: August 2013

Sketching, Geocaching, and A Wedding

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Paul

We began our day with a short trip down the valley to a place we had seen last week where the River Theze is dammed, creating a small lake. Limestone cliffs rise from the water’s edge and demonstrate the ancient … Continue reading →

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Chateau, Market, Hiking, Dinners

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Paul

It has been a busy three days since my last post. In addition to painting and sketching every day we have seen more of the area and made some new friends. Wednesday we painted and hiked. Although our little village is … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day in Montcabrier

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Paul

Yesterday morning I completed a 6×8 oil painting. Photos of that will have to await our weekly art show. In the afternoon I accompanied Sally, our hostess, to a ceremony in a church across the valley. We can see this … Continue reading →

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Report from Montcabrier – Jean

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Jean

We’ve had a bit of rain the past few days.  The blue skies have filled with clouds . . . ah, it feels like home. There’s something about being on the road, especially when you have a wonderful host like … Continue reading →

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Montcabrier Studio

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Jean

Several of you have asked about the Atelier de la Rose accommodations and studio.  The studio is spacious, with multiple work surfaces, easels, portable stools we can take out for plein aire painting as well as chairs to sit in … Continue reading →

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Montcabrier Artwork

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Paul

Some people have asked for photos of the art we are producing while at Atelier de la Rose.  Jean and I decided to post our art shows separately. The following is a summary of my first week. My goal on … Continue reading →

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Around Montcabrier

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Paul

We’ve spent the last three days exploring our immediate area and painting. Soon we will do a painting post, but for now here is a pictorial summary of our area. Tonight was the weekly village market. Vendors set up at … Continue reading →

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25th Wedding Anniversary

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Paul

Our third day in Montcabrier was quite busy. 25 years ago we got married in the presence of friends and family in Seattle’s Good Shepherd Center Park. We began this day with breakfast on the terrace. Sally decorated our table … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin with Castles

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Paul

After saying au revoir to JP yesterday morning we drove out of Paris without a GPS. It wouldn’t pick up a signal in the city, but finally did as we entered the Periphique. We arrived at Atelier de la Rose … Continue reading →

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The Louvre

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paul

Yesterday we visited The Louvre. After standing in line for 1 1/2 hours we secured our tickets and headed directly to our favorite collection. Lucky for us our favorites are not near the Mona Lisa or other masterpieces or ancient … Continue reading →

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