A window of Paris on your wall

The Latin quarter in Paris was my digs, but I spent lots of time in the 12th. I lived in the 5th arrondissement and walked up or down rue Mouffetard at least once a day. I wrote a flash fiction about it. In the summer time, on Sunday mornings, it smells like roasting chicken, fresh seafood, camembert, wine, kebob, fresh baked bread, tobacco smoke and a cocktail of smells from last night’s partying that isn’t worth mentioning. Quite the cacaphony for sensitive nostrils.

The market on rue Mouffetard is a wonderful muse. I painted it many times. This painting is one of my best. I like the white reflecting off the cobblestones. Once it poured down rain when I walked on those stones. I ended up removing my shoes because they were useless. I had to toss them.

This painting has a history. It was in a gallery in Beruit and in Honfleur. Now it is for sale through Singulart. Here is what it would like hanging on your wall.

I just love sipping coffee in the morning and staring at Angie’s painting of Paris on my wall. I feel like I’m there everyday.

Client in California

In the 12th arrondissement the yoga studios were concentrated. I’d ride my bike there or fly down the sidewalks on my kick scooter to get to Om Sweet Om, where I taught classes. On my way I’d stop to photograph the cafes.

100×100 cm Blue Hour at Brasserie l’Européen

The Brasserie l’Européen is one of my favorites. It’s directly across from Gare de Lyon. It’s shiny; all chrome and mirrors. Paris 1980’s. I enjoyed painting this awning. The yellow and green light contrasts with the violet color of the buildings in the background. The man in the red coat is making seafood platters.

Here is what it would look like on your wall.

2622 Les Saveurs

2622 Les Saveur, 10×15 cm pen and ink on archival paper

I just love French pastries. They are edible sculptures. When I first moved to Paris, Wayne Thibault popped into mind every time I walked into a bakery. Colourful little cakes lined up to greet me and ask me for a date. These seven macarons are lined up to greet you every morning with your coffee.

Only a few days left to buy this for 25 euro, with free shipping. December 1st prices go up to 40 euro. It is available check here Daily Paint Works.

2522 Parisian Windowbox

Parisian Windowbox, 10×15 cm pen and ink on archival paper

The facades of the Haussmanian buildings in the 17th arrondissement are gorgeous.

Haussman reworked Paris, the stone cut buildings that were constructed during his time have beautiful ironwork.

Only a few days left to buy these for 25 euro. On December 1st prices go up to 40 euro. To see what is available check here Daily Paint Works.

1921 Tabac rue de la Clef

1921 Tabac rue de la Clef: SOLD

An illustration a day from Paris and the French Riviera

Fourteen years ago, when I moved to Paris, these Tabac signs were almost all made of néon. The Néon got replaced by LEDs. Now they are rare items.

Available for 25 euro on Daily Paint Works. Free shipping in Europe and North America until the end of November. Sent with signature required registered mail.