Paris for Devils' Night with Les Gobelins?

Hello, boys & ghouls! It's almost All Hallows' Eve, and that means Devil's night is upon us. 

 As some of you Patrons saw in your watercolor postcard sketches from Paris, I adore the Metro. It's the best public transportation in the world! 

Les Gobelins is a stop in the 13th arrondissement that isn't actually strikingly beautiful. It doesn't have the intricate art nouveau styling of Blache or my fave- Chatelet, and the name is actually in reference to a nearby cross street and historic tapestry factory. Boring, right? Not really.

Head over to Patreon to read more about Les Gobelins of Paris and see how you can get a download or a pdf printable of the line work to paint as you choose. 

See you over there!

~D. Renée

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Almost wordless Wednesday; A break in Paris & Pere Lachaise

   After a blogging break, some upheaval, and a lot of travel, there's really so much to say...
but it is wordless Wednesday, so I'll compromise.

Pere Lachaise is probably one of my favorite spots in Paris, and I took more photos, but this one captured the overall feel.

 While strolling the streets of Paris is beyond amazing, there really isn't a better place for a quiet, reflective walk in the city than Pere Lachaise cemetery in the 20th arrondisement. The cool of autumn provides the perfect light and temperature for the kind of contemplation that comes with a walk among the graves.

 If you aren't too star struck by the monuments to famous people like Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, and Jim Morrison -and the list goes on- you'll see that everyone lying in repose here is equally still, and your mind will settle on the sunlight. Your senses will heighten as you feel the breeze and hear the leaves rustle, because you are enjoying these small pleasures while you can.

Do you like to walk or sit in cemeteries?

What's your favorite?

Let me know in the comments.

Thanks for stopping by, 

~D. Renée