Sunday, 22 January 2012

Parisian vert, orange et gris

I love the Parisian green of chestnut leaves and the chalky verdantique and verdigris on Paris' sculptures and monuments.

Rusty gold/orange/bronze and gunmetal grey (and all the variations in between) can be seen on the architecture of Paris.

These are the colours that I seem to be drawn to subconsciously.

I prefer these colours when printing too (they just seem to suit my work).  I've decided to keep 'colour boards/journals' when I get to Paris - I think they'll be useful resources for ongoing inspiration.

Here are my favourites in all their variations - Parisian vert, orange et gris.

La Couleur Vert
Chestnut branches outside our apartment window


The tranquil garden at the Musee Rodin

Rodin's verdigris lovers outside Musee de L'Orangerie



Living botanical wall at the Musee de Quai Branly
La Couleur Orange




Modgliani's orange flesh tones at the Musee de L'Orangerie

The polished and gleaming orange tones of the Musee Nissim Comondo
Apricot peony from the rue Cler flower market
Miro's vert, orange et rouge

The elegant Art Nouveau wrought iron at the Grand Palais

La Couleur Gris
I love walking through here - the Buren Columns in the main courtyard of the Palais Royal.




A beautiful example of trompe l'oeil in the 7th arrondissement

Mon appartement???? I wish!



Gris et verdigris at Musee Cognacq-Jay
You may also like my post on:
http://parisallons-y.blogspot.com.au/2012/03/paris-and-lheure-bleue.html












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8 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 11:53

    Beautiful! I love the things you have captured with your camera.

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  2. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond23 January 2012 at 12:56

    Thanks Debra.....I had fun remembering all those beautiful places when I did this post. I know I should be packing for our big trip....will get into it soon (seriously).

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  3. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 18:29

    Beautiful examples for inspiration Robyn! I feel that you are taking me to France everyday. Keep up your fantastic blog! Jude

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  4. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond24 January 2012 at 12:42

    I love hearing that feedback Jude. It's a pleasure sharing this blog with everyone. A bientot, Robyn

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  5. the paris apartment26 January 2012 at 11:09

    Amazing! Gorgeous! I love your shots!

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  6. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond26 January 2012 at 12:33

    Hi Paris Apartment. Thanks for leaving your lovely comment on my blog. You're giving me great tips for my 'paris apartment' too. Only 9 weeks before I jet into Paris....can't wait.

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  7. à la parisienne26 January 2012 at 20:03

    What a unique and oh so true post. These images are beautiful, and I also love that verdigris color of all of the weathered statues in Paris...Of course, everything in Paris enamours me!

    Mandy

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  8. Paris Rendez-vous and Beyond26 January 2012 at 21:16

    Mandy thanks for that lovely comment. Paris - it's a smorgasbord of gorgeousness isn't it? Love your blog by the way!

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