Francophile Friday: Arnaud Delmontel, Paris
27.4.12
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| ink pen & watercolour illustration, 8.75" x 7" [22.5 x 18cm] ACQUIRE PRINTS |
Ah yes, Arnaud. It's grey and chilly. Perhaps someone could whisper in winter's ear that it's still autumn here and I'd be grateful if the coldest season would wait its turn. But by happy coincidence, it was a grey and chilly April day in Paris when dear Virginia Jones captured the inspiration for today's illustration in Paris Through her {talented} Lens. {Thank you, merci, ma chère! I hope you don't mind, but I turned the sky blue in hopes it will catch on here.} An 'architect of small pleasures', Arnaud Delmontel is revered by his clientele for his crusty baguettes and his colourful macarons and desserts. Today's subject can be found in Montmartre {there are others in the 9th and 17th arrondissements}, and you can take a little tour thanks to their charming website.
If we need an extra layer for the weekend, this should do the trick. Or if you want to trade flats for heels, let's keep the boldness rolling. As for these little fellows, I couldn't resist bringing them along for the ride. There are scooters and sidecars waiting for us around the corner. And on that note...
Happy Francophile Friday to you!
PS: One of our regulars and unabashed francophiles, dkshopgirl, is including a little feature on yours truly this Sunday. {Thank you, dk ~ I'm honoured!} Please enjoy losing yourself in her drifty and pretty blog.
arnaud Delmontel
57 rue Damrémont - 75018 Paris
tél. : +33 (0)1 42 64 59 63
57 rue Damrémont - 75018 Paris
tél. : +33 (0)1 42 64 59 63
