tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-241113592011-12-10T09:39:52.970-06:00A Journal of Artist Marti Schmidt's journeys to France and Other Interesting PlacesL'Artiste Marti Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08825686466327685181noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24111359.post-46087565132040151862011-12-10T07:39:00.006-06:002011-12-10T09:39:52.979-06:00

On the beach in Essaouira , MorrocoIt's been 2 months now since I returned from my month long travel to Europe, visiting places I LOVE and finding new territories to explore.When I got home I was so happy to see my family and friends. Content sleeping in my own bed, and painting in the studio again.BUT...as I look through the photos one

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Sultan of Morocco, (1845) Eugene Delacroix When I was 8 years old I played the part of Scheherazade, a legendary Persian Queen and storyteller of One Thousand and One Nights in a school play. Since that time I have been fascinated with the exotic images and stories of that part of the world.

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As I marcher les rues ( walked the streets ) of Paris in the last days, I am taken with the sites, the smells, and overall ambiance of this amazing city. My camera flashing as I peered into windows and enjoyed each speciality shop.I was fortunate to meet and make new friends like Susie Holland of Vingt Paris Magazine, an art lover who has lived and worked here for many years, helping connect all

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Welcome to my Paris apartment located at 12 Rue de Germain Pilon in Montmartre. An authentic Parisian apartment with parquet wood floors, fireplaces in each room and comfortable beds, it was a fantastic choice. Not far from the Metro Abbesses, which provided fast and convenient access to all of Paris, it was all I needed and was a wonderful home away from home. With 2 bedrooms , a full

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My Apartment is in the 18 Arrondissement MONTMARTRE.Montmartre is a village within Paris, it combines the atmosphere of an ancient village with trendy shops,fabulous restaurants and artists. High above Paris in Montmartre is the Basilica Sacré-Coeur the beautiful white church whose moorish style architecture is world famous. I am taken with the curves and arches ,shadows and light and the

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LE BON SOIR DE MON PARIS DE BEAUTE!!!You can see by the smile on my face that I am one happy girl!! It's midnight with a full moon on my first evening in Paris and the weather is amazing. Je suis désolé if I am but another francophile cliché. J'aime juste cette ville( I just love this city).I will post mostly images as I go along, not too much text, this will give all of you the opportunity to

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Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe in terms of its setting on both banks of the Vltava River, its townscape of burger houses and palaces punctuated by towers, and its individual buildings.The Historic Centre represents a supreme manifestation of Medieval urbanism (the New Town of Emperor Charles IV built as the New Jerusalem). The Prague architectural works of the Gothic Period

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Greetings from London!! And What a great city London is too. With so much to see in so little time, I hit the streets running to the tube and found my way to the northern bank of the Thames River in the art district of Chelsea. Walking for hours absorbing the art, the sights and the cityscape of one of my favorite areas of London.The Tube is the underground subway system of London, and I am

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HELLO ALL!! We crossed the pond into the motherland safe and sound... with just a bit of jet lag to contend with.As we made our way to the midlands of England to meet up with family, the train ride took us through farmlands and small villages with names that called out for exploration. Names like, Milton Keynes, Bletchley, Stoney Statford, Woburn Sands and Aspley Guise. I walked these village

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Hello Again My Friends~It has been way to long since I pulled out my travel books and French dictionary! And even longer since I entered a page into my blog. After two years of planning and saving (mostly saving) the planning phase for my trip to places known and unknown is just about complete.This year I have the opportunity to travel abroad for the month of September. I will visit friends in

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Serena in Les Capitouls, Toulouse, France Marti At the L'Esquirol Bar, Toulouse , France Hello Friends,It has been a while since I posted in my journal for you...my apologies.The week with Serena was incredible, We did not stop for very long. One day of rest at

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Cher mes amis,Today Serena and I took off for our first adventure. Rain did not deter us from our road trip around the Lot et Garonne area of the Midi-Pyrenees in the L' Aquitaine region of France. Our first stop was the beautiful village of Penne-d' Agenais , set high above the river Lot. Among the Artists studios and Galleries ,we found some of the finest renovated medieval homes one could

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Bonjour, This the view from across the valley looking at the medieval village of Castelnau de Montmiral, France where mon école des beaux-arts(art school) resides. On Thursday,after 10 incredible days of study, my teachers Bunny and Mick Newth, their Jack Russell terrier Eddie, my classmate Jenny from Australia and I took off across the valley into the countryside of

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Bonjour Mon Amis, I have been working hard for the last 10 days to achieve the goals I set prior to arriving here at my French art school. The process of printmaking continues to fascinate me and as I learn new techniques they push my abilities to the next level. What I have learned this time is how to create more then one etching plate at a time and how they relate to one another . Also

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After five days of preparations I have finally begun the arduous process of etching the image onto the steel plate. This is the part of the process where expectation and patience come together. As the plate soaks in the bath of a formula of water and nitric acid ,the acid bites into the metal to reveal the lines and markings I have placed there. I block out areas that I do not want to etch and

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Bonjour Mes Amis,Not sure why, but my last entry was published early and was cut short, so here is the rest of the story....School is wonderful, My class mates who are all from England are diverse in the are world. All are friendly and we share a lot of laughs. Bunny and Mick, my teachers , are so creative and supportive.They have added a new mascot Eddie.He is a Jack Russel Terrier so I feel

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Oh my goodness!! Where are the days when I could throw in a pair of  jeans, paintbrushes , passport and a French guide book  into a backpack with my beret and take off... Sure, oh yes that's my alter ego,The sensible traveler,the devil-may-care Marti. The" I don't care what people think" Marti.  RIIIGGGHT! NOT! I must admit  ( and this will come to no  surprise  to those of you who know me well)

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As the time grows near when I will once again visit France and my sweet cottage" Petite Romarin" in Roquecor, the butterflies build in my stomach with anticipation, and excitment , as if getting ready to meet my lover there.I become nostalgic remembering passed times there and the influence this region of France has had on me and my art. Ahh yes, the muse waits for me there !! I am truly

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It has been 2 years since I have travel to beautiful France, 2008 was a year of weddings, mine and my daughter Brooke married our true loves .So it is with great excitement and much anticipation that I plan this years Art Sabbatical.I will attend once again my school, Atelier Montmiral, for advanced printmaking and then travel on to the cottage "Petite Romain" in Roquecor with my buddy Serena

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Exciting News, the arrival of my intaglio etching press from Holland...it took 9 months and I  still have not given it a name yet.Max ( one of the studio dogs) watches over it, and finds the movement of the press bed most interesting.While studying at Atelier Montmiral in France I fell in love with the etching process. As most of you know, I have been a printmaker for years, and  have wanted a

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I arrived back to the U.S. safe and sound, already missing my cottage and atelier in France. As I reflect on my time away I am struck with one strong feeling , "FRANCE IS IN MY SOUL". Even though I am person who trys to live in the moment, I find it hard not to reminisce or plan ahead each time I set foot on this land. I find these voyages to France evoke a feeling of having lived in this

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I have had the opportunity to visit many galleries and museums throughout my travels over the years, but my trip this week to the Pech Merle Grotte was an unexpected and magical artistic moment. Located in the Cele Valley in the Midi-Pyrenees near the village of Cabrerets. I found a treasure of influential markings that will stay with me a long time. As I descended into the center of the

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Bonjour mes amis,Once again I am in awe of the beauty of South France. The photo you see is a panoramic view of the medieval village of Castelnau de Montmiral,home of my French art school,Atelier Montmiral. High above the clouds in the Tarn region of France it is a magical and inspirational place for me. I have spent ten wonderful days here emersed in study with art professors Mick and Bunny

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I am packing my baret, gathering my art supplies and heading to the airport!My annual sabbatical to France is almost here. I will leave in early October to contiune my studies in fine printmaking, attending Atelier Montmiral once again. www.ateliermontmiral.com.My artwork is changing and the etching process is the next key for me .Keep an eye out for new images and processes this winter.I am

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Hello Dear Friends,SOME EXCITING CHANGES TO ANNOUNCE !!I am back at my beach house and have decided to open my L'ARTISTE MARTI SCHMIDT STUDIO-GALLERY right away!You are invited to come by and view new works of art at any time, just call me first to make sure I am around.Please tell your friends about the new location and I look forward to seeing you soon.Thanks for your interest in my

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TOULOUSE, FRANCEDear FriendsToday is my last day at my cottage/studio in Roquecor and I am sad to leave.This experience has been one of the most enlightening and creative ,my life and art will be changed forever because of it.I am making my plans for next year, with great anticipation.As I make my way home with my friend David, there will another stay in Toulouse the capital of the Midi-Pyrenees

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Each day I walk from my cottage and studio down the mountain and back. It is one of my daily routines and provides inspirations for paintings. I am constantly greeted by the most wonderful panoramas .Farmlands and Valleys, dotted with small white houses and large chateaus with red tiled roofs. The view of the village Roquecor on the hill top is one of my favorites vistas. A small medieval

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Cathedrale Ste-Cecile Albi,France Mes chers amis,As I travel around France I am always struck by the beauty around me. While visiting Albi a town near Toulouse , I was fascinated by this hugh Cathedral in the middle of town. As much a fortress as a church , built of red brick in the true gothic style,it was started in 1282 and took a century to complete. And for as stark as it is

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As I begin my first paintings, I am struck with the surreal feeling of being inside a picture.After months of seeing this lovely studio online and corresponding with my landlords the Jones about my visit , it is hard to believe I am actually here, living my dream.Each day I walk the mountain, absorbing the magnificent vistas and then I hurry back to the studio to capture the feeling of the views

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Atelier MontmiralBonjour Friends and Family,It has been quite an adventure getting to France and to my beautiful cottage and studio in the hamlet of Le Mas, near the medieval village of Roquecor. First, Brooke and I traveled from London to Paris, and had such a wonderful time absorbing the sites and sounds of the city of Love.Our hotel was near the Eiffel Tower so we could walk over and look at

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THE VILLAGE OF CAHORSAs the days click by, Brooke ( my beautiful and talented daughter) and I finalize our travel plans.The Artist and the photographer make their way over the Atlantic Ocean.Our flights are coordinate,lodgings are booked and yes..."THE SCHMIDT GIRLS", will be running the streets of London and Paris!!Because we both love trains, we have chosen the Eurostar rail service for our

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Bonjour Amis,May I introduce Sweet Marie and Beau Luc...They are my newest Limited Edition prints.There is a small romantic story and purchase information on my websitehttp://www.martischmidt.com/marie_beau.htmlEach day as I prepare for my art sabbatical to France,I get more and more excited.Preparing myself with the language is my greatest challenge. As I français d'étude (study french) I have

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Salute!Well all of the reservations are made and deposits sent, so things are moving as planned.I practice my French everyday and study once a week with my French tutor Mme. Michele Klinge.The language is finally melding with my brain, I do understand more and more but my conversation is rough. Each step is an adventure, but I am leaving a lot to chance as I believe all will work as it should.

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Bonjour mes amis,As I continue to prepare for my voyage to another land, I have begun to paint the series " Sur ma Voie" (On My Way). These small paintings are all collage on canvas, 16'' x 20 ''or 20'' x 20'', utilizing my handprinted fabrics, blockprints, paint and other mixed media. This collection is similar in style to my larger paintings and all are ready for hanging.Priced at $500.00

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Bonjour! This fall I have the wonderful opportunity to visit France and paint there for two months! I have found my beautiful little cottage and art studio in the south west of France near Toulouse. Lots of space and light. And so... I have begun a series of paintings to sell exclusively on this blog site to help get me there.Great Art at a Great Price, Oui, Oui !! Please stay tuned as I will

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