Drop-dead gorgeous color blocks of slathered paint. My first encounter with his sumptuous works.
On till Sept 28. Don't miss it in Aix.
Back out in the street - warm, toasty colors.
I didn't expect to fall for a Paul Boulangerie pot of apricot jam. After numerous visits, I succumbed and it tasted very good. Don't ask why I left the half-eaten jar behind, thinking it would be so easy to find in Paris. Not. Only mini-sized jars so far. I'll have to go back to Aix. The new June pique-nique letter is on Etsy. Get French abricots in your mailbox. Thanks for reading Parisbreakfast. If you liked this post please share with another Francophile. Bonne Week-end
Why is it that stucco walls look great even when they are crumbling...no, ESPECIALLY when they are crumbling? My grandma loved apricots and had several trees in her yard, the fruits of which went into much jam. We also have an apricot tree (Roussillon--big, orangey red ones) and it's laden this year.
OMgee I love those mini pots you painted..!I love how you recreated the colors in the wall..your take..warm..I fell in love w/ your apricots years ago! Don't you love the way people dress in Provence? St-Rémy..St-Paul De Vence..Aix..so light so linen..so fresh..Cannes too! Love M.Abricot.. BTW I put 8 of my Paris letters in a poster frame(Need a nicer one) and put 3 outside the frame on each side on the wall in my craft room:)♥ Your letters are beautiful to see all the time.
Love love love this….My late husband Chris and I spent time in the area and he did a series of paintings reflecting our stay there…so beautiful. Thank you.
Very spooky steps too. And the door opened outwards instead iof inwards! You could easily knock yourself backwards. Once I got in I stayed in...did not venture out at night at all. A real room at the top! 😳
Delightful...beautiful...and yummy. I’ll bet Bear likes to lick the jam pot. I have had this idea brewing for a while. I know you are going to think: oh, no. I can’t, won’t, don’t have time or interest...BUT anyway, here goes. I would love to see your blog entries in a hardcover book. (Ok, now you can stop shaking your head.) I think it would be interesting and gorgeous. with devotion,
Ha ha Actually I've thought about it too Lynn, But its complicated to do...I plot out my posts as sort of movie storyboards...I try for a pattern of sequencing from picture to picture. It works nicely when you scroll down. A book is a different process. I'm not sure how to transpose it...? I'm open to ideas 😄
I love apricots, your watercolor of the jam and macaroons and dream of the day you will publish a coloring book so I can have more fun with all your fantastic sketches.
Hmmm...I starting putting one together a couple of years ago Suki... Now I think they are passé 😳 Funny I almost included a coloring line drawing on the June letter but I changed the artwork quite a bit. I will see if I can find it for you!
I must say I look forward to all your posts. I love your photography and of course your beautiful watercolor paintings. The apricot colors of Aix are just pure heaven. You also have me craving apricot jam. :)
Merci for sharing your talents with us. Have a fabulous day.
Love deStahl's art. Was happy to see a one man show in Normandy last visit. I have the stamp he created for the French Post Office. years ago If I can find another, I'll send it!. Great blog post again (and again and again)! You are amazing! Jill b Find me on ETSY Jill Butlerartdesign. New french inspired cut collage placemats.
A very powerful artist, de Stael. You have to see his work in person. I didnt know...plus many paintings are in black in white. The color blocks was so strong.Glad to hear you're on Etsy now Jill!
Vibrant color,Great!#!
ReplyDeleteAix is vibrant. It warms your heart, these colors.
DeleteWhy is it that stucco walls look great even when they are crumbling...no, ESPECIALLY when they are crumbling?
ReplyDeleteMy grandma loved apricots and had several trees in her yard, the fruits of which went into much jam. We also have an apricot tree (Roussillon--big, orangey red ones) and it's laden this year.
OMG
DeleteSEND JAM PLEASE!!!
Rousillon apricots in your garden...a dream...
OMgee I love those mini pots you painted..!I love how you recreated the colors in the wall..your take..warm..I fell in love w/ your apricots years ago!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love the way people dress in Provence? St-Rémy..St-Paul De Vence..Aix..so light so linen..so fresh..Cannes too!
Love M.Abricot..
BTW I put 8 of my Paris letters in a poster frame(Need a nicer one) and put 3 outside the frame on each side on the wall in my craft room:)♥
Your letters are beautiful to see all the time.
PLEASE send pic when they are framed...a poster? I cant imagine :))
DeleteLovely compliment
Mille merci M
Love love love this….My late husband Chris and I spent time in the area and he did a series of paintings reflecting our stay there…so beautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me drool both for the food and the location! Up Five flights?! Aïe!
ReplyDeleteVery spooky steps too. And the door opened outwards instead iof inwards! You could easily knock yourself backwards. Once I got in I stayed in...did not venture out at night at all.
DeleteA real room at the top! 😳
Today’s Paris Breakfast is superb. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSome things are just to die for. This is, for certain!
ReplyDeleteDelightful...beautiful...and yummy. I’ll bet Bear likes to lick the jam pot.
ReplyDeleteI have had this idea brewing for a while. I know you are going to think: oh, no. I can’t, won’t, don’t have time or interest...BUT anyway, here goes.
I would love to see your blog entries in a hardcover book. (Ok, now you can stop shaking your head.)
I think it would be interesting and gorgeous.
with devotion,
Ha ha Actually I've thought about it too Lynn,
DeleteBut its complicated to do...I plot out my posts as sort of movie storyboards...I try for a pattern of sequencing from picture to picture. It works nicely when you scroll down. A book is a different process. I'm not sure how to transpose it...? I'm open to ideas 😄
love them 'cots and you have mastered them/
ReplyDeletecheeers/Larry
I love apricots, your watercolor of the jam and macaroons and dream of the day you will publish a coloring book so I can have more fun with all your fantastic sketches.
ReplyDeleteHmmm...I starting putting one together a couple of years ago Suki...
DeleteNow I think they are passé 😳
Funny I almost included a coloring line drawing on the June letter but I changed the artwork quite a bit. I will see if I can find it for you!
If you do one, I'll be your first customer - I'm collecting them for when I have time to sit and color and relax.
DeleteI must say I look forward to all your posts. I love your photography and of course your beautiful watercolor paintings. The apricot colors of Aix are just pure heaven. You also have me craving apricot jam. :)
ReplyDeleteMerci for sharing your talents with us.
Have a fabulous day.
Love deStahl's art. Was happy to see a one man show in Normandy last visit. I have the stamp he created for the French Post Office. years ago If I can find another, I'll send it!. Great blog post again (and again and again)! You are amazing! Jill b
ReplyDeleteFind me on ETSY Jill Butlerartdesign. New french inspired cut collage placemats.
A very powerful artist, de Stael. You have to see his work in person. I didnt know...plus many paintings are in black in white. The color blocks was so strong.Glad to hear you're on Etsy now Jill!
DeleteI agree, I look forward to all your posts too Carol. Loved the apricot tour of Aix, merci beaucoup! Helping Me escape the rain and cold here.
ReplyDeleteNext winter in Paris I shall await a ticket to Australia Kirra 😄❤️
DeleteThis is SO cheerful!
ReplyDeleteIrresistable
Merci G