Sunday---another gorgeous day. I dragged myself out of my lethargy of the night before and headed for the Seine. Rivers are good for when you need refreshing and cleansing. On the river bank, I set up my little portable seat and started to sketch. Up above I saw the lamps on Alexander III Bridge, so here is one against the blue afternoon sky.
Next, I climbed the stairs up to the bridge itself and, buffeted by a chilly wind, I drew a boat across the Seine.
Today, I went back to my favorite fountain and drew a large study of it in black and white, which I won't show, but here's another sketchbook sketch of it I made today, after a goodbye lunch with A, who leaves Paris on Thursday. Click for bigger image.
Tomorrow, I'm going to spend the day with Florizelle, who will show me some of the hidden treasures of Paris. A bientot!
Oh, I've missed reading about your adventures for at least a week, and here are all these wonderful sketches! The lamps are just marvelous -- love that old bronze against the blue sky look! So very beautiful -- so striking -- so Laura!
Posted by: Linda | October 22, 2006 at 09:32 PM
I'm grinning while reading your comments, les amis! Isn't this trip fun! Susan, thank you so much for your warm thoughts---I'll try to remember my umbrella, along with my 300 lb art pack (my portable studio is HEAVY!) Katherine and all, at most it's been just chilly, with high temps in the mid to high 60s and a few 70+ days. The main surprise for me has been that the low temperatures have been mild too--in the mid to high 50s. It has certainly been colder than this on my previous trips to Paris in October. (I'm not complaining!)
Thanks to each and every commenter!
Posted by: Laura | October 18, 2006 at 11:20 AM
Oh Laura, here I sit besotted with your calm ripples of water. You'd never know you were freezing your butt off while producing such a leisurely feeling painting.
I'm heartbroken that your (OUR)time in Paris is half way through. Each moment so precious you probably don't want to waste time in sleep but DO take care of yourself dear Laura and don't go out w/o your umbrella. LOL
Posted by: Susan | October 18, 2006 at 08:43 AM
Lovely fluid sketches Laura. I remember that wind in October - it can get very chilly - I hope you've got some thermals to hand! ;)
Posted by: Katherine Tyrrell | October 18, 2006 at 07:14 AM
Do I get to say, just once, that I am envious! These are beautiful, Laura!
Posted by: Tami | October 18, 2006 at 01:03 AM
...another wonderful day with wonderful results.
Posted by: Pedro | October 17, 2006 at 05:59 PM