Category Archives: Atelier de la Rose

Music and Painting

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Paul

Today I finished another study of the sky/mountain/water scene that I have been doing since London. This one is more colorful. It may be the last one I do of this motif. I’ve worked it with many different ideas and … Continue reading →

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Atelier de la Rose in Montcabrier France

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday morning we bid adieu to JP, picked up our rental car (a Nissan diesel!) and spent the day driving south to the Lot River valley. It’s a beautiful drive through the breadbasket of France into the hills and river … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Paris

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Paul

Last night we celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary with JP. The three of us went to dinner at a neighborhood bistro, Le Chardenoux. This restaurant is now owned by famous French chef, Cyril Lignac. We enjoyed a delightful meal with … Continue reading →

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Europe 2015

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Paul

We are about to embark on another artistic painting and photography trip. The advance art bag is already in France, we have oriented our friends who will be staying in our house, and have our luggage ready to go. However, … Continue reading →

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2013 in review

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Paul

WordPress.com prepared a 2013 annual report for Travels With Picasso. It was an exciting year for travel and art. We met many wonderful folks during our adventures in Europe including several artists who shared their works with us. The end … Continue reading →

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Return Home From An Artistic Journey

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Paul

We have been back in Seattle almost a week – time to rest, readjust to Seattle’s weather and time zone, and reflect on what this trip meant to me. I wanted to immerse myself in art in a way that … Continue reading →

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Atelier de la Rose, Weeks 3 and 4

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Jean

Yes, friends.  I have been making art.  We did have a few distractions . . . a rental car that broke down with no replacement for a number of days . . . access to bank accounts that didn’t work … Continue reading →

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Last Day in Moncabrier

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Paul

Last Sunday we spent our last day in Montcabrier doing some painting despite iffy weather. Sally suggested going with her to the church at Pestillac across the valley that I had visited before. On this day of National Patrimonie many … Continue reading →

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The Car Saga Continues

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Paul

We are coming to the end of day 3 of our French car saga without an end in sight. Tomorrow we are due to arrive at our house in Provence, but have no means to travel there. EuropCar cannot find … Continue reading →

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Dead Car

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Paul

Yesterday we spent a wonderful morning painting in the Lot Valley near the Chateau Nozieres, our favorite winery. The day had begun with clouds, but the sun broke through as we painted. It was one of those great sunny days … Continue reading →

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