Paris is the City of Light and full of color, of course. Since I've been back, though, I've been bowled over by the brash, saturated colors around me here. Today, I've been playing with blues.
First, I painted Mission figs, similar to ones I bought at the market on rue Cler a month ago.
Then I painted a view from my studio, replete with blue and its opposite, orange.
I'll be doing a kind of visual inventory of home this month. Pearl cat has already appeared. Here's Abby, our excitable golden retriever, in a rare quiet moment or two.
Thanks, guys! Tami, wow! I'll have to extend Laurelines' Blue Period, I can tell! It's fun to see how many of you mention the figs, others mention Abby, and how many comment on the paint itself! I'm in all three camps, myself ;D. And, thank you to all who expressed concern about Pearl Kitty. She's doing just fine and can flick that truncated tail like nobody's business.
Posted by: Laura | November 12, 2006 at 03:00 PM
The figs look fabulous! Great painting.
Posted by: Linda | November 12, 2006 at 10:00 AM
Wow! I just love the sketches of Abby!
Posted by: Renate | November 12, 2006 at 03:19 AM
your sketches are so elegant! those figs are like jewels, I want to pin them to my dress :)
Posted by: Cin | November 11, 2006 at 12:18 AM
Yes, I enjoy your return to the delicious gaudiness of the States!
Posted by: marlyat2 | November 10, 2006 at 04:59 PM
Laura, these plum colors are so beautiful what paints are these? I know everything feels diffrent after being in the wonderful Paris I also having problems after being so excited from this Paris trip. UGH!!!
These sketches are very good like the puppy dog alot (my love for animals).
Have a great day.
Linda
Posted by: Linda Colgan | November 10, 2006 at 12:34 PM