Sunday, December 16, 2012

Sunday, December 9, 2012

Sunset over the Ocean



Sunset over the Ocean

Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.

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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Teal Daydream



Teal Daydream

Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Sunday, November 25, 2012

Pink Clouds



Pink Clouds

Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Monday, October 29, 2012

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

October Sunrise



October Sunrise

Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.

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Sunday, October 7, 2012

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Landscape with Oak Trees



Landscape with Oak Trees

 Original painting on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.

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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Landscape with Wheat Fields





Landscape with Wheat Fields

Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.
Available from my Etsy shop :) 
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Monday, August 27, 2012

Blue Skies



Blue Skies

Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.
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Another painting of the landscape close to my home. It was a perfect summer day for painting and I just love the complimentary colors of the yellow fields and the blue sky. This painting is now sold but you may find similar ones here at my Etsy shop
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Monday, August 20, 2012

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Forest Pond



"Forest Pond"

8 x 8" inches / 20x20 cm.

I love water and lakes and ponds in the forest are special and a bit mystical places, to me. I was interested in the reflections on the water and the see though quality of the water surface.


Monday, August 6, 2012

A Perfect Day



A Perfect Day
Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.
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Monday, July 30, 2012

Thursday, July 26, 2012

My birthday


6 am. morning sunshine

Roses and lavender on my birthday breakfast table :)

Danish flag "Dannebrog"

My birthday cake - Scandinavian layer cake with fresh fruit and flowers.

10.30 pm. After sunset, sky with pretty clouds :)

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Seaside Summer



Seaside Summer
Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.
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Another painting from the town of Cassis in Provence, Southern France.
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Boats at Low Tide



Boats at Low Tide

Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.
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This is the town of Cassis in Provence, southern France. It was lunchtime and many people were enjoying a glass of cool white wine and some lovely fresh seafood at the restaurants along the harbor. I remember the sent of the ocean and the fresh seafood. And I remember the sounds of seagulls and calm music playing in the distance.
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Sunday, July 15, 2012

Autumn in Paris, Paris Squares - Place de la Concorde



Autumn in Paris

Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.
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I just love to stroll around Paris and take in all the sights and sounds and find interesting places to paint. In this painting I decided to paint the people out for an afternoon walk in the largest square of the city - Place de la concorde. The bronze fountain is called "Fontaine des Mers". I just love the warm colors of autumn in this painting and the memories will stay with me forever.


Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Pink House on the Seine River, Paris




Pink House on the Seine River

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While I lived in Paris, I loved to go for a stroll along the Seine River that runs through the city. I decided to paint one of the houseboats on the river along with the row houses and old trees. I just love the warm colors of this painting
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Sunday, June 17, 2012

Paris on a Cloudy Day




Paris on a Cloudy Day

Original painting
Acrylic on canvas
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm.

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This painting shows the view of the city of Paris with the Eiffel Tower and other landmarks as seen from Sacré-Cœur Basilica church. I love the architecture and old building there and the colors are beautiful.
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Rodin Museum in Paris, France. Musée Rodin.

Location: 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris. Opening hours: April-Sep; from 9.30 am to 5.45 pm. Oct.-Mar. 9.30am - 4.45pm. Mondays closed.

The museum is dedicated to the works of French sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917). Also on display are the works by his former pupil and lover, Camille Claudel (1864-1943) a sculptor in her own right.

















Images above;  'The Thinker',  Roses from the garden and 'Burghers of Calais'

The Garden
Surrounded by a high wall the museum and garden are an oasis of peace in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Paris. The garden is of a substantial size and the word 'park' would be more befitting. Some of Rodin's most acclaimed bronze sculptures can be seen here sitting among the some 2,000 rosebushes. The Thinker takes center stage as you enter the park and in close proximity is another large bronze; the much criticized sculpture of Balzac. On the left side of the entrance is the monumental work; The Gates of Hell, flanked by Adam and Eve. Rodin worked on The Gates of Hell for over 37 years and it was left unfinished at the time of his death. The piece was inspired by scenes from Dante's 'Inferno'. 

The courtyard features another monumental piece; Burghers of Calais, the commemoration of the siege of Calais. Part of this sculpture of may also be viewed from the street where large windows has been inserted in the surrounding wall. Moving clockwise around the mansion are the Marble Statue Gallery, another large bronze The Three Shades and Monument to Victor Hugo. Another piece Ugolino sits in the middle of a large reflecting pool. Take a break for coffee or lunch in the cafeteria before heading into the museum.
















Photos above: 'The Kiss' in white marble.  A painting of 'The Thinker' by Edvard Munch.

The museum.
The museum is housed in the 18th-century building; Hotel Biron. Several famous painters and writers lived and worked here before Rodin, among them; Henri Matisse, Jean Cocteau and poet Reiner Maria Rilke.

The rooms are laid out chronologically so the development in Rodin's work can seen when moving from room to room. Another famous work The Kiss immortalizes in white marble, the passion of the 13th-century lovers Francesca Da Rimini and Paolo Malatesta. The accompanying terracotta version gives insight into Rodin's workmethods. Other striking works include Hand of God, The Danaid and The Age of Bronze.  One room of particular interest is the one dedicated to small sketches on paper. Here we get an insight into how Rodin developed his ideas for future sculptures and his studies of contrasts; how light vs. dark gives shape and life to a sculpture.

A large part of Rodin's private art collection is also on display with paintings by Monet, Renoir and three Van Gogh paintings including; Oat field with View of Arles and Portrait of Pere Tanguy. The collection also includes ancient Egyptian and Greek statues, urns and other artifacts.

A few tips for visitors. An excellent audio guide is well worth the price of 4 Euro, available in several languages. Flash photography is not allowed. Unfortunately all the works by Camille Claudel were on loan to museums abroad when I visited. I recommend checking the Official website for any announcements before your visit:  www.musee-rodin.fr  Text and photos, Copyright Petite Malou ©2006


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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Low Tide



Low Tide
Acrylic on canvas / Akryl på lærred
8x8 inches / 20x20 cm


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