Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Story Behind the Art: "Rue Mouffetard"

Rue Mouffetard
20 x 16
Oil on Panel

Ah Paris! It has been a few years since we have been in Paris but the memories of the beautiful city are intoxicating.

Rue Mouffetard is an area of Paris' L
eft Bank not far from Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter, that has a fantastic open-air market. The aroma of flowers, produce, pastries, and cheeses fill the air as does the chatter of Parisians and tourists. This display of artichokes was so expertly displayed, with a great sense of color and texture, I could not get the sight out of my mind until I put it on canvas when we returned home. Paris is an inspiration.