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Monthly Archives: October 2009

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Disney Store Display

Great Art in Florence

October 29, 2009 by ErinHill Sketching

Dome Mural Not all the great art of Florence is in the magnificent galleries. I have yet to even scratch the surface of the treasures to be seen. But here is the Disney Shop in the shopping precinct I was thrilled to see the dome painted with this ode to Mickey and Minnie Mouse. It was truly awe inspiring. In fact I got a crick in my neck. This is the window display of the same shop. Everything is art […]

Categories: Painting in Italy, Traveling & Sketching, Uncategorized • Tags: Art appreciation, Art as food, Ceiling murals, Window displays

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Summer Kitchen, Trausse

At Home In Trausse

October 28, 2009 by ErinHill Sketching

We stay here in the Summer Kitchen whenever we visit Trausse ( South of France. ) On my visits I produce paintings for Marilyn and Steve who use them in marketing their gorgeous cottages here. Our little kitchen. Food done here is always amazing. In the next village of Caunes, we adore D’Alibert restaurant, in an old abbey. On this morning we popped in for coffee in the inner courtyard. Presentation was perfection of course. Jojo at D’Alibert Every morning […]

Categories: Commissioned work and travel, Painting in France, The little things in Life, Uncategorized • Tags: Cherries and Figs, Favourite Restaurants, French antiques, Freshly grown local produce, Greeting Cards from Paintings available

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Art,cafes,Paris

October 26, 2009 by ErinHill Sketching

Art, cafe au lait, bicycles, food, dogs, boutiques, language.

Categories: Painting in France, Uncategorized, watercolour • Tags: Cafes, Marais, Painting the essence, Paris

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Shakespeare & Co Bookshop Paris

Spring In Paris

October 25, 2009 by ErinHill Sketching

Todays masthead painting from ‘Painting in Paris’

Categories: Painting in France, Uncategorized • Tags: Paris Icon, Shakespeare & Co, Spring

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On the way to Manly

What colour is today.

October 24, 2009 by ErinHill Sketching

Here’s what happens when you are considering a subject to paint.

Categories: Uncategorized, watercolour • Tags: Manly Ferry, Soft colour, Water views

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Cafe au lait

Get the aroma

October 23, 2009 by ErinHill Sketching

About to have my first latte of the day What would the world be like without my DeLonghi. Ahhhh perfect. This is my favourite cafe in Trausse.

Categories: Painting in France, The little things in Life, Uncategorized

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