Although I have taken painting classes in college, I never really found a contemporary teacher that focused on painting flowers and roses with traditional principles and knowledge. So most of my rose painting path, I have been on a quest to find books filled with knowledge and images of those artists I admire most and can learn from. As most of you know I have an incredable love for French design and art history, I have gleaned so much from studying certain artists from French history and then applying what I've learned to my art today. I recently discovered a new book by Chantel Chirac, who gathered a collection of Aubusson cartoons from her native land of France and put them in a book for us to see and learn of the history, just fascinating! She is also opening a museum in her little village of Aubusson this coming summer. A visit to the museum is now a must for my bucket list! XO Christie
Hi Christie,
ReplyDeleteI have some really old roses fabrics you would love,i will photograph them for you,i need that book now it looks beautiful,i have bought a few books lately on how to paint roses,you inspire me so much and i want to feel what its like to paint a shabby old rose,
Love to you xxx
What a gorgeous book to add to your collection! You have mastered the roses. I really love looking at all of your painted items! They are all so well done and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteChristie, I love your paintings and now I must have these books. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteDreamy! Such beautiful inspiration for such a talented artist (YOU!) I have admired your work for a long time!
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Linda
Beautiful inspiring book for your beautiful rose paintings!
ReplyDeleteLooks gorgeous, I love those Aubusson rugs.It is wonderful when you find a new book in your chosen topic. Enjoy! Love Linda x
ReplyDeleteRealmente Christie é uma obsessão o amor pelas rosas e querer pintar desesperadamente,amo amo obrigada por me inspirar......muita luz para você beijos!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour paintings look like lush aubusson carpets in pretty colors...I love your painting style. I really like when you do panels with classical florals in them with scrolls and flairs~you are the best!
ReplyDeleteOh they are gorgeous...but no prettier than the ones you do! What a wonderful bucket list item though! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHI Christie~what beautiful pic's :) But I think your painting are just as gorgeous :)
ReplyDeletexo~Mari
Very, very beatiful!!! I like french flowers too, I'm embrodery french flores!!!!love, Esther
ReplyDeleteYes that style of painting is very beautiful! I also use often classic paintngs to create my paper roses! that would be great to visit that museum!
ReplyDeleteRegards Janny
That definitely sounds like a must visit! I try to capture that quality, too. It's so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this. :) xo
ReplyDeleteI know this beautiful book. The Aubusson tapestries are gorgeous and you may find here some inspiration for your future works :o)
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Hélène Glehen
I share your love of roses. This book is definitely going on my wish list! Do you have an ISBN no. or know where it is available? If you had a book of your artwork I would snap it up as well. I'm just saying...
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Connie