There is a hill in Paris where the cobble-stone streets twist and turn, and the many, steep stairways lead you up and up, to a square where artists gather to paint portraits and scenes of Paris.
The Place du Tertre, is behind the Sacre Coeur, in an area of Paris called the Montmartre.
The painters set up their stands in the open air: Two fold-out stools (one for the artist and another for the subject,) a large umbrella, their wooden boxes of paint, and an easel.
If you want your portrait painted or sketch, you need only to go to Place du Tertre, find an artist whose style appeals to you, and ask. A portrait cost about 80 dollars.
There are also many artist who paint scenes of Paris. You won’t find Monet, Renoir, van Gogh nor Picasso… but you will be amused, and chances are you will have a sweet souvenir painted in your mind’s eye.
This painting held my attention. I liked his painting tools, he was very quick and the sepia tones he used on that grey evening, seem to POP with texture and depth. We didn’t buy anything, though when my niece came to Paris she had her portrait painted.
The Place du Tertre, is behind the Sacre Coeur, in an area of Paris called the Montmartre.
Photos: Taken last week in Paris.
Note: I have a whooper of matching-making adventure stirring up!! One that will certainly paint my small town red, and knock your socks off! I am not kidding. So stay tune, the affair starts to unfold Thursday.
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