Tag Archives: Montcabrier

Atelier de la Rose, Weeks 3 and 4

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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Artists Invade Montcabrier!

This morning a silver van pulled into the village square and disgorged about a dozen people carrying easels, boxes, backpacks, and other gear. There was no mistaking artists on a plein air outing. They spread out around town, each picking … Continue reading

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Week Two – 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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A Busy Day in Montcabrier

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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25th Wedding Anniversary

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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