My inspiration photo below from Anita
My rendition
My inspiration for this painting came from a photo that Anita had taken on her trip to France. She has shared several photos with me and allowed me to dream and create... Thank you dear Anita... Acrylic on stretched canvas 16x20".. La Petite Chapelle is a little restaurant is in St. Paul de Vence, a darling, old village in the South of France....It was once a chapel, and now a restaurant, hence the name, Restaurant de la Petite Chapelle..... Chapelle is French for chapel….. This is my rendition of La Petite Chapelle.. I have changed the foreground a little and I was not able to paint the iron gate that is in front of the steps... Try as I may, I just could not do it.. I hope you find it pleasing to the eye. It was a true joy to paint.. Blessings, Penny
Penny that is an amazing painting!! When I first came to your blog I thought It was a real picture!! Beautiful, just beautiful!!
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The link is: http://bluechairdiary.blogspot.com
It is really fun to go around and see the sketches every Sunday and it is a way to show your art to like minded people. It's really fun!!
Anyway, I love your painting!!!
Talk to you soon
Oh my Penny, this is like stepping into a quaint French fairytale world! A romantic story is waiting to be told...I can imagine that Anita will be thrilled when she sees it! A delicate, soft, and lovely work from heart to heart, my friend...Rose
ReplyDeleteOMG OM G OMG...You see how excited I am? I can't even type coherently! Oh Penny, you are TOO MUCH! This is wonderful. You capture the essence in full detail dearest one! I am so impressed and so thrilled that you used my photo. Wow....I must direct Ruben to see this. We had such a fabulous time in this town; I frequented this place many times during my month in the South while I was studying, then when Ruben came after that month, we went together...so romantic, warm and fragrant and food to just wow you. VERY, VERY LOVELY my dear friend. And....Gretta did not make it to the party, but the party lives on, non? Bebe better go run out and flag her down!!!!
ReplyDeleteMany hugs and warm wishes for a fantastic day!!! BRAVO, Anita
What a wonderful painting - very romantic and mysterious. I had a feeling I could "creep" into the picture - thanks for sharing ! kind regards, Martina
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting Penny! Anita has the best photos ever doesn't she? I can see why you would be inspired. Your painting takes me to a magical enchanted land, where warm spring breezes roll off your shoulders, and sweet scents fill the air! Lovely, just lovely! xoxox Christel
ReplyDeletePenny...to paint so it touches the soul, is a rare thing and you have achieved that. You are so gifted and for that, the world can be thankful. ~Jacqueline~
ReplyDeleteHELLO PENNY, WOW WHAT AN AMAZING JOB YOU DID ON YOUR PAINTING SOOOO LIFE LIKE, JUST MAGNIFICENT :)
ReplyDeleteA quite lovely painting and I actually prefer your foreground to the original. Very Nice!
ReplyDeleteI just had to come by again to get another gander at this most magnificent rendition!!! Bisous, Anita
ReplyDeleteOh my! What a wonderful reception... To see all you gentle souls leave such heartwarming and encouraging words.. I cannot tell you how much it means to me.. Thank you ALL so very much.. You have made my day...
ReplyDeleteBless each and every one of you... and a special thanks for the inspiration, Anita...
Bisous, Penny
Hi Penny, I love your painting!!! Everything is so beautiful its the kind of romantic paintings I adore. Your trees and scenery look so real and the little restaurant looks like a quaint and romantic place that anyone would die to see in person, and you captured it beautifully. Truly a wonderful piece of artwork- a beautiful inspiration for all artists. Thank you for sharing it.Have a beautiful day. Sincerely, Jonny
ReplyDeleteDearest Penny...VERY beautiful painting..I love every little detail. Don't give this one away..keep it for yourself because its very YOU!!!!!
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Penny! I just say the painting you sold with the rose petals......this neighbor has a gem now! That is one of my favorites!!! Oh ingenious.....rose petals for wings. I love that....
ReplyDeleteBISOUS! Anita
It is always a joy to see one of your comments dear one!
ReplyDeleteBisous and have a fabulous day...Anita
Penny this is probably one of my favorite paintings from you.It is marvelous! Really beautiful. I too thought was a real pictures!Warm hus to you my dear...
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ReplyDeleteYour visits are sweet to my heart! Oh, everytime I see this photo and now the PAINTING, ca me donne envie d'y retourner!! (It makes me want to go back!)
Anita
Oh dearest one...you and Jasper were a smash hit at the birthday bash....thank you for coming and having some cake! You are just so kind.
ReplyDeleteGive Jasper a pat on his crown, and I have the perfect little royal bed for him....I need to send you a picture of it!!!
Bisous, Anita
What a beautiful painting.....it simply is stunning.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy seeing a real artists work.
Blessings,
Jo
Thank you all so very much for your continued support.. Your words are music to my heart!
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Penny
Penny! You were the last to come and the last to leave the party at Wit's End! Oh, what a time, but I too was so tired that I could barely keep my eyes opened as I finally sat to draw after a long day! THANK YOU my friend, for YOUR continued support of my attempts to draw, and Wit's End was created for Ruben, the master of Wit and for myself, the artist of the two...I was going to make the drawings for HIM to write to, but with the tax prep and stuff, he too, like Tea Rat, plunked down on the couch and snored his way into blissful oblivion!!!!! I however, had NO problem sleeping!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous Sunday dearest! Anita
Penny...this painting is just breathtaking! You have captured it perfectly! Wouldn't it be fun to be there to see this beautiful sight?
ReplyDeleteI long to go to France someday...especially since my family is French...it seems only right. LOL
Absolutely Beautiful Penny...Love it!!!
Hugs, Marcie ;-)
Good evening precious....and as well, when I come here, I already have fond memories of our fun together with all our sweet friends from Nowhere....and now, WIT'S END! Bisous and tomorrow is another day of fun! Anita
ReplyDeleteGood evening dear Penny~ Thought to come see what you have been doing and send you my loving * hello*..... Thank you for stopping by... have a wonderful and cozy evening... smiles and hugs, Pat
ReplyDeleteA very pretty painting! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI have been working on projects in my garden as of late and have not caught up with my posting. I am so sorry..
ReplyDeleteThank you all so very much for your beautiful comments and words of encouragement. I means the world to me.
Blessings to all of you.
Penny
Dearest friend,
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely site to see your greetings on my Bday post....how this means so much to me! THANK YOU FOR THE FUN, THE CHATS, THE INSPIRATION.....what a wonderful world.
Bisous to you, Jasper and Bebe!
Hi Penny~ Just want to send you my lovingly *hello* to you! Have a lovely weekend my friend, Smiles, Pat
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ReplyDeleteOh what a great weekend....Ruben snatched me away yesterday and even though it rained the morning, we still took off. It is so beautiful here with the rain having left the gardens a neon green and the robins sitting quiet, listening for worms. My birthday is always fun because nature seems to come out to play with me!!!!!! HEY! You have never seen a white squirrel? Of course not....because when I lived in L.A., I had never even seen a gray squirrel! My first squirrel experience was in Massachusetts, but here, we do have white ones and black ones! The black ones are more numerous in St. Paul...they hang out in several regions of the cities, like people!!!
Whew....what a whirlwind of a Saturday. I am going to try to keep Ruben still so that I can get some quiet time!!!!!
BISOUS my dearest friend! Anita
Dearest Penny,
ReplyDeleteTea Rat was delighted that you came by to escort him to his cubby at W.E. to take a nap; he over-does it sometimes in the cake department, and this watermelon icing cake was no exception!! I just love those yummy colors you sent me!!! The quality is superb and quite obvious from the pencils I had been using. I will email you a sketch I did of Marie Antoinette.
Bisous! Anita
Dear Penny~ there is a great satisfaction behind turning pots... I can't explain... also when one fire last... I mean , after is glazed and final... openning the knil is either like Christmas or halloween.... and teh feeling when everything is good is just unbelievable.
ReplyDeleteTurning is all about centering right.... if you have access to a wheel and you practice you will get it and will learn the speed too... to center you must turn the wheel full speed and learn to close your shoulders.... to raise the wall must be slow and with patiences.... I am selftought and I got my first centered piece after 2 weeks of practice. My daughter Kate did with in 1 week .
You can do it too!!!! hugs~
Dear Penny, thank you so much for coming to visit the egg thief fairy. I always look forward to hearing from you. I will be gone on vacation next week, so if I dont stop in that is why. Have a wonderful week, Love your friend, Christel
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Penny Sweetie...
ReplyDeleteOMG this painting is exquisite. How sweet of Anita to share her photo from France. It is so beautiful, so serene and peaceful. Alot of decisions could be made in this setting, alot of pictures could be painted and stories written. What a beautiful little cottage. I love it. So dreamy. You captured every single little thing in your painting sweetie. You did not miss a beat. I love it.
Is it about time for another wee mouse? I have my eyes watching sweetie.
I pray you are well. I think of you daily and smile every time I see a little mouse graphic or cartoon. Have a gorgeous week sweetie. Country hugs and much love...Sherry
Hi MOM! HI JASPER! I will use both hands when I ride my bike....I so love my blue-colored bike!!! OFFFFFF WEEEEE GOOOOO!!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your insight on turning pots. No I do not have access to a wheel outside of class, so this does present a bit of a problem.. It is ok. It was just something I have always wanted to try and that I did.
Blessings,
Penny
Dear Christel
ReplyDeleteThank you for your visit.. Have a wonderful vacation. Safe travel my friend.
Blessings,
Penny
Dear Sherry
ReplyDeleteI am well, thank you... Good to see you back safe and sound. Thank you for your kind words. It was such a pleasure to paint this particular piece. God willing, someday I will travel to France and see the beauty first hand.
Finishing up a little mouse, should be ready soon.
Blessings,
Penny
Dear Anita
ReplyDeleteYou my friend are so funny... Yes, I think Bebe looks just wonderful on her new bike. I have told her to hang on with both hands!
Beautiful artwork dear friend.
Bisous, Penny
Hi Penny,
ReplyDeleteJust love your painting...What a wonderful place it must be to visit. And your little mice are just the cutest thing I have ever seen...You, my friend, are one very talented artist:-) Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs and Smiles,
♥Ana~A Petite Cottage
Oh good evening my dearest....I just saw your lovely note and I just finished posting my new post. Yes, I would love to sit with you under the wisteria with a cup of PG tips, with Tea Rat and Rattus at our sides. I am off to bed for my eyes are so weary, but allergies are kicking in; Rattus is sniffling and he is waiting for me to sit with him as well. So good to see you dearest and sweet dreams to you! Anita
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