Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Painting in Paris

A few weeks ago, Fifi, of Fifi Flowers Design Decor, decided she was taking everyone on a virtual tour of Paris. I told her I've never been to Paris, so she invited me along to paint with her. I thought it would be fun to paint a french cafe and she agreed. So here is the little cafe I chose to paint. We enjoyed yummy espressos and lattes while we were there....(tee hee).




Here is Fifi's FABULOUS painting of the cafe. She added a bicycle. How french is that!





And here is my painting of the cafe.



Each of us with our own perspective.



I had a FABULOUS time in Paris, Fifi! Thank you! We must do it again soon!


15 comments:

Zuzana said...

Beautiful! I love both pictures, the styles are so different. It is fun how you both see the cafe in a different way.;))
I hope you both get a chance to drink coffee at the place you painted.;))

Sheila said...

This is lovely..!
Coffee and pastries on the boulevard...my kind of vacation.!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Both paintings are wonderful! I would love spending time at a French cafe with both of you!
Hugs,
Penny

Mylise said...

Me too, I love both paintings, but The french bicycle ????? In France ??? They are rare. We have too many cars ! AmitiƩs. A french reader.

Fifi Flowers said...

This was sooooooo FUN! I adored our time together!
Your painting is FAB!!!
ENJOY!
Fifi

Donna said...

Look at That!! I'll have an expresso please!!hahaaa
Wonderful painting Sweetie!!!hughugs

Sherri said...

What fantastic paintings!! I'm glad you and Fifi went to Paris!! Maybe someday you can really go there!

Catherine Holman said...

Donna,
I love both of them! What a great little cafe.
Hugs,
Cathie

The Summer Kitchen Girls said...

Love your painting Donna! So glad you two had fun!! Perhaps Karrie & I need to plan a trip...soon {well...after taxes perhaps - ha!}

Unknown said...

This is so lovely. I enjoy both of your art so much. I always find it amazing to see a classroom of blank canvases and the same subject and each one brings a different view of the same scene.

I love your artwork Donna.
Karen

Unknown said...

Oh how beautiful, I love Fifi's world! I wonder if there are pastries available in that cafe?

Sue said...

Hi Donna...your painting is fabulous...You are one very talented lady...and it's my favorite subject...anywhere to eat in Paris...

julie king said...

oh, donna, how fun that must have been. both paintings have their own tres chic french flair.

Linda said...

I love your painting style. A great interpretation of the photo.

Rhondi said...

Hi Donna
I love your painting of Paris! I've been there before and would love to go back. It's a wonderful city!
Happy Esater
Hugs, Rhondi