Parisian Terrace
I painted this view from a Paris apartment.
July 2009.
Watercolour and Maimeri soft pastel.
12” x 10” (30×25cm) Poundworld 90lb paper.
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GEORGE SANDERSON
Excellent artwork, Colin
The intricate detail in the railings sets of the soft focus of the building in the background.
Colin Cartwright replied
Cheers, George. I spent my 50th birthday there!
Deborah H. Benoit
Very lovely piece Colin!
Karin Taylor
what a sweet painting, i love all the intracacies of the iron work and the red flowers against the green set it all off beautifully
Janis Zroback
It makes me want to go therre right now…so lovely Colin…thank you for bringing Paris to us…
Colin Cartwright replied
I’m very pleased you feel that, Janis!
I was trying very hard, to convey that July, summer, Parisian light and feel.
Thanks so much.
Linda Callaghan
what a peaceful scene Colin….yes it does invite the viewer in, would love to look over the railing…..very pretty, a lovely painting.
frogster
Nicely done
andrea verstegen
From a Paris apartment hey? I’d love to go to France. Bet you visited some of famous art museums…..Lucky you Colin. This painting is very impressionist , nice touches of red in the flowers (geraniums?) atmospheric lighting nice.
F.A. Moore
So beautiful and Parisian.
Anni Morris
Mmmmm I can smell the fresh coffee and crossiants from the cafe below this terrace. ~ Anni
PERUGINA
Hi Colin!! What a delightful painting you have created. The essence of Paris captured on the balcony – tree lined street and wrought iron.. makes me want to walk right up to the edge and look down The Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
Beautiful! Ciao
Bonnie Steinbach
Lovely work Colin, what a nice place to stay. Hugs, Bon
Colin Cartwright replied
It was! An atmospheric place, near Gare du Nord. Thanks very much, Bon.
Brian Towers
Long time no see Colin. But then you had better things to do in Paris. You’ve captured the atmosphere of the place so well I can smell the coffee.
Colin Cartwright replied
Thanks for your usual support, Brian. Most appreciated.
My deteriorating health, means I can’t paint as frequently as I’d like.
But as ever, the spirit still wants to go! I used oils for the first time this week, God they are hard!!
BLYTHART
This so makes me wish I was back in Paris again. This really captures the light and I am really impressed by thoser railings; a good feat of draughtsmanship to make them look so real.
Colin Cartwright replied
Thanks Dave. pleased you got that atmosphere.
I really struggled with this one, as I was unwell, as usual, when painting this in situ. The repetitiveness in a painting, I find difficult, as I can’t always make repeating objects appear identical. I like to think it gives the scene character, when they don’t quite look like machine-like in their construction!
catherine walker
gorgeous..well done!
Marita McVeigh
great job. Very nice painting!
F. Magdalene A...
Like Dave I’m truly impressed with the detailed railing. They’re in very nice contrast to the beautiful greens and reds. What a wonderful painting.
Austin
Colin Cartwright replied
Thank you very much, Magdalene. A very nice comment.
Alan Harris
Captured the atmosphere of France so well…
Starz
oh how beautiful ~ lovely work
wonderful composition
synthpaintann
Colin.. that fine line touch .. works so wellhere. I am fascinated what tools//nmaterials you use.. for this
Beauty captured.
Colin Cartwright replied
Thanks for the informative comments – they are much appreciated.
As for this very simple materials. poundland paper, which is a quid for 20 A4 sheets. I love the line texture to this, which gives a nice rough texture when painting.
Little brushes – number 1 nylon and a slightly larger dappling brush, for texturing. Using cheap Ashby paint pans, on site. And later, St Petersburg watercolour pans, which take some time to get used to, but produce some fine watercolour results. And my very shaky hand – I don’t use rulers, as they make lines look too machine like.
Colin Cartwright
Thanks for the informative comments – they are much appreciated.
As for this very simple materials. poundland paper, which is a quid for 20 A4 sheets. I love the line texture to this, which gives a nice rough texture when painting.
Little brushes – number 1 nylon and a slightly larger dappling brush, for texturing. And St Petersburg watercolour pans, Which take some time to get used to, but produce some fine watercolour results. And my very shaky hand – I don’t use rulers, as they make lines look too machine like.
ChristineBetts
very sweet painting:)