Paris View, Coral Charm Original Art Original Watercolor on Arches paper

Original Watercolor on Arches paper from the artist's most recent trip to Paris

This watercolor is a memory of that perfect

Returning to Paris after two years of canceled and postponed plans felt like such a gift

might I suggest that you start your day with a visit to the Jardin des Plantes just as they open

Painting is a way to sift through and edit the overwhelming number of amazing things I see in in the city

Paris View, Coral Charm Original Art Original Watercolor on Arches paperThere is a moment in a Paris spring when the first peonies begin to appear at the markets, with "Coral Charm" typically leading the way. Suddenly, you notice them popping up everywhere from single blooms in vases on caf tables to impossible arrangements at the George V or the Ritz. But the prettiest are in the bouquet you brought home with you, that keep you company while you sketch away on a rainy day. Original watercolor on Arches paper 5x7 inches