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French Alleys and Early Morning in France
This sweet spot was on a back street in Saint Cirq Lapopie. There are alleys and then there are French alleys;)) A little more inspiration, French style… If video doesn’t appear, just click here:)) Be sure and look for tomorrow’s video on Saint Cirq Lapopie! Another day, another entry in my journal:))) Notice the tint…
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Taking the Plunge in Watercolor!
That is exactly why they are perfect for making journals and postcards reflecting the moments of our lives 🙂 My simple approach for making watercolor postcards and journaling is to do my drawing first, then color it— and once it’s completely dry, go back in with my pen and strengthen/darken any passages or lines that…
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Le Vieux in June and Market Day:)!
Market day is Saturday in Cahors and it’s overflowing with everything imaginable!! From veggies that look pretty enough to paint! to cherries so ripe you can smell them:)) And just a few olives to pick from 🙂 I found some pots just “hangin’ around”… And flowers for sale everywhere! Here’s your spot for the day. …
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A Taste of Watercolor in France
“Waiting for You at Le Vieux Couvent” Watercolor/ 12 x 12 I am so happy to see (from all the comments on yesterday’s post) that you are having fun with it as well! Above is the demo I did today and below is the watercolor postcard of the scene. I sat in the chair by…
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Firsts
Memories like that deserve a special place in our hearts…..and in our journals. No matter how many times I paint the windows of France, each new one I see….it is a first for that one:) Even if it’s the same window painted before, it’s the first time on a Thursday, in June, in 2013 at…
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Coming Home to France
See….that’s your little cottage just beyond the jasmine:) The poppies have put on their best show and are all lined up ready to greet you. Just one small detail. We have company. And before you ask, I didn’t invite him—seems someone in Kentucky told him to drop by—that it wouldn’t be a problem. Lokie says…
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From Paris to Paris!
We managed to cram a lot of fun into those 5 days in Lexington though, let me tell you. From big girl panties to little red wagons….. and funny stories of late night downtown buggy rides (buggies that were still labeled “Just Married”—seems like the gang from Texas is skilled in creating a stir;)) We…
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Open to Possibilities
How’s the packing going??? You know, for your trip to France with me 🙂 Since I am teaching a 5 day workshop in KY right before we leave, EP decided I needed assistance with my packing…. I’d be HAPPY to send him on over to help you with your stuff….. P.S. You might…
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Anticipation and Luxury
I have checked my front door daily to see if the postman has left it there, knowing full well that it would have taken a small miracle AND a fairy to have it there so soon;))—but like a little kid looking to see if the seed he just planted has produced any tomatoes yet—I have…
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All Things Loved
Whidbey Island Workshop II It takes some time to absorb all the wonderfulness that can happen because of a workshop. During it, on the plane ride home and in the weeks following—the days shared at Whidbey Island continue to warm my heart:)) Laughter with my wonderful hosts, Cary and Sieb (Whidbey Island Fine Art Workshops),…
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