Every mid-November it’s annual travel sketchbook time in Clermont-Ferrand.
I left early Saturday morning in pitch dark to catch the 7am train🚊from Bercy. I even left extra early 🙄 Still I got lost going out at the wrong metro exit. At last we arrived to a warm, sunny day - highly usually for normally freezing 🥶 Clermont-Ferrand in the Auvergne mountains.
Every artist tries hard to make their stand appealing and to reflect the theme of their travel sketchbooks. Many artist seem much more adventurous than I am 🤔
And so you will stop & look 👁️ Like putting sketchbooks in an ice cream 🍦display case!
This was an absolute first!
I’ve been coming since 2016,
The next morning I doodled like crazy till they locked me out of my hotel room at 11:30 All reved up 😀
You should exhibit there too, Carol! You could have a Parisian gimmick, like giving away Eiffel Tower keyrings ("one euro, one euro" as the barkers sing), and spread the word about your charming Paris maps.
ReplyDeleteKIWI, YOU’RE HIRED!
DeleteI need a PR person 😀
I agree with Kiwi…you would be a fabulous exhibitor, and just as adventurous as the best of them! I love these travel sketchbooks and envy the talent of all of these artists producing them. What a grand travel souvenir! Thank you for taking us along every year. I’m off to check out Lis’ YouTube videos…
ReplyDeleteCarol, I also agree. This is a great opportunity for you. Think over about it for next year. All the Best. ISABELLE
ReplyDeleteHmm…🤔 The time…the time. It’s a lot of work. And you need a little book 📕 to sell
DeleteI always love your posts on this event -- the amazing talent, variety of works, etc. And, yes, you should definitely exhibit with them!
ReplyDeleteThe talent is mind-boggling Joel!
DeleteAGREE! Your artistry needs to be shared in that venue. Just bring a few of us along to help you organize, set up, wrangle customers. You continue to bring such joy to our Francophile hearts… much love, dear Carol.
ReplyDeleteYou’re hired Alaina and you speak FRENCH!
DeleteCarol you already have a book, just put together some of your wonderful maps of Paris! You continue to inspire us to get out there and explore the city of lights. Thank you
ReplyDeleteIt's unanimous, you need to share you talent. I bet you would come up with a cute presentation booth.🗼❤️
ReplyDeleteSure ☺️ Recreate my messy studio..
DeleteHmm…I haven’t seen that yet 😂
Shirley L.
ReplyDeleteWhat great fun! Is it open to the public? Something I would absolutely love to do! Maybe next year...
Of course it’s open Shirley!
DeleteThe public are buying the artwork.
But maybe I should add that in. Good point! 👍
Omg, this post -- over the moon just looking at the booths, sketches, art supplies.........dreamy. And I agree -- you should exhibit there! Thank you for sharing, and in such wonderful, uniquely PB fashion!
ReplyDeleteWhy aren’t you there.
ReplyDeleteWith all your drawings.
You are just as talented. Lynne
We all agree, you def need to exhibit there next year (I've thought that for years when I read your post on this event), You would be an outstanding addition and would inspire many others.
ReplyDeleteA true «Busman’s Holiday ». …yes, what fun that had to be for you!!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou made me giggle Dee Ann 😂
DeleteThis is so inspiring! Thanks for giving us all a glimpse. I'm curious, are the sketchbooks for sale at the booths the original ones, or are they printed reproductions (like photo books you order online)? One would think the artists would sell the original books for a lot more than a printed copy? Your fabulous sketches and maps would be a sellout!
ReplyDeleteNo, the original sketchbooks are for viewing only.
DeleteYes, Some artists have made facsimiles
Oooooh!!! 😍 This would be way too dangerous for me! I have more paint sets than I have finished paintings!! I agree with all the others, I’m dreaming of a book of your paintings AND the “story of your life” … 🎼 begins and ends with you 🎶 😘🇨🇦
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DeleteI can hardly wait for the day you publish your fabulous work!!! I know, you already have do much on your plate but we would all love it!! Carolyn
ReplyDeleteI marvel all that you do Carol! And all the places you travel to so you can show us! Thanks for your time and your art..your beautiful creations!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura & toute la monde
ReplyDeleteI love to sketch and slosh about with watercolors. I would love to join you, or see next Novembers Travel Sketchbook exhibit in Clermont-Ferrand. Please keep me informed. Vince in NYC.
ReplyDeleteJust follow them on instagram is the best Vince in NYC!
DeleteWhat a wonderful tradition! It's always inspiring to see so many talented artists showcasing their unique travel sketchbooks in such a creative setting. Love the idea of using an ice cream display case for the sketchbooks! Stephan’s drawings are truly remarkable—such a master of his craft.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy your posts about this exhibition in Clermont-Ferrand, looks like lots of fun and so many amazing artists. Have you ever bought any of the books?
ReplyDeleteIt would be great if you were there one year, but you’d need some time to put it all together (book + display).