Category Archives: Photography

Etretat Photos

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Paul

Etretat Photos As promised, here are some of my photos from Etretat. There are so many beautiful images I almost chose these at random. What the impressionists said was true, the light changes every few minutes and you must capture … Continue reading →

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In the Footsteps of the Impressionists

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Paul

Today we went to Etretat, a vacation village nestled between cliffs on the ocean. These cliffs provided inspiration for romantic and impressionist artists in the 19th century. We saw a painting by Turner of these cliffs while we were in … Continue reading →

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In Monet’s Footsteps

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Paul

On Sunday we visited Giverny, home of (Oscar) Claude Monet. We had seen a poster advertising a special impressionist exhibit at the Museum of the Impressionists and were not disappointed. The Clark Collection is from the Clark Institute in Massachusetts. … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Chambray

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Paul

On Saturday (our 24th wedding anniversary) I walked to the car rental, stood in line for 30 minutes, was offered a 1995 Peugot, asked for a newer car and got a 2011 Renault Menage. The check in was brief with … Continue reading →

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Our Last Day in Paris

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Paul

Today is our final day in Paris. We are sorting, packing, and cleaning in preparation for hitting the roads tomorrow morning. Some things will stay here to pick up when we return on our way to London. However, with art … Continue reading →

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Another Week in Paris: Postscript

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Paul

How could I have forgotten our day in Montmartre and visit to the Salvador Dali Museum? We road the metro halfway up the hill that is Montmartre, the tallest peak in Paris at about 500 feet. The hill is noticeable … 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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Return to The Louvre

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Paul

Yesterday was the first Sunday of August and a free day at state museums. We decided to take advantage to return to The Louvre to see the Helene and Victor Lyon Collection. The truth is that Jean wanted to see … Continue reading →

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Paris Dispatch

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Paul

It was a humid week in Paris. Although the temperature didn’t get scorching, the heavy air made exercise unpleasant. We spent a few days indoors, painting, with a few short walks to the market or to one of the neighborhood … Continue reading →

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Le Jardin des Plantes

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Paul

One of our recent days took us to Jardin des Plantes, a large park that includes natural history museums, a zoo, and marvelous gardens. It is a wonderful place to stroll, watch people, look at the beautiful flowers, walk long … Continue reading →

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