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Day Four Without A Car

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Paul

Just a brief update. Europcar could not produce a replacement car within 100 miles today. There will be no further action until Monday or Tuesday because many businesses close on Sunday and Monday. We have been unable to communicate with … Continue reading →

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Week Two – Jean

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Jean

Yes.  It has been a busy week, as Paul has described in his posts.  Walking, weddings, new friends, eglises, markets, and more wonderful food from Sally, our host at Atelier de la Rose. And art.  Lots of art.  I finished … Continue reading →

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Yes, This Is An Art Residency

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Paul

It’s time for my weekly summary of art created in the past week. As you have read in the other posts it was a busy week with lots of activities and social events. Despite that I did manage to do … 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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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 National Gallery

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Paul

Yesterday was a long day at the National Gallery. Half the day was spent in a special show of Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure. This show features Vermeer and other Dutch artists’ depictions of music in … Continue reading →

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A Day At the Park

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Paul

Today we decided to lie in as the Brits say and then take a leisurely afternoon in nearby Kensington Gardens to sketch. On the way to the park we discovered an art show on Bayswater Road. This little known Sunday … Continue reading →

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London Overview

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Paul

London and in fact England as a whole is hot. Although temps are only around 90F, this is not to be taken lightly in a country that sees this heat perhaps less than our Seattle home. Today we learned via … Continue reading →

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