Category Archives: Jean’s Posts

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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Visiting with a friend

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Jean

Yesterday we visited with the spirit of our friend, Elli.  It was the anniversary of her death according to the Jewish Calendar.  Her ashes are scattered on the Charonne side of Pere Laschaise, scattered to enrich the flora that thrives … Continue reading →

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Ten Days In London

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Jean

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Today is a day of rest and catching up and making art.  It’s been a whirlwind since we got here and the time has flown by.  If you’re following the blog, Paul has been posting every day, so you know … Continue reading →

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First Sketch

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Paul

This is Jean’s first sketch of the trip. Her pencil impressions of the people waiting to board in San Francisco.

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By Request . . .

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Jean

A few pictures of Paul, especially for Robin, but the rest of you can enjoy them as well.

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Au revoir from Sarlat . . .

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Jean

A final post . . . a new pastel painted on our patio . . . This will likely be the last post for awhile as we don’t expect to have regular internet access for the next few weeks. . … Continue reading →

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Sarlat by Night . . .

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Jean

The quiet lanes, gaslit and layered in shadows are home to some very fine street performers. Here are a few of them, including the mime who tells the story of the Marionette who cuts her strings and for a magical … Continue reading →

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Je suis très désolé, je ne parle pas français

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Jean

Our attempts to learn French before we came here were less than successful. Not that we thought we would be able to become conversational in French, but we had hoped to pick up the basics. It didn’t happen. We both … Continue reading →

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Été; enfin trouvé!!!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Jean

Summer; found at last!!! It has been warm enough here in Sarlat to go in short sleeves, from morning through the evening. We’ve been eating on the patio. It’s delightful; as is our gite, two down two up, plus a … Continue reading →

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A Pastel Glutton in Paris

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Jean

Pastels . . . Paris . . . Inseparable I’ve been studying pastel masterpieces, drawing, doing a bit of painting of my own; and what better place than Paris to do all this? Paris is the home of some of … Continue reading →

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