Wednesday 17 July 2013

Les Artistes à Paris - 1

A little while back, I woke up at a ridiculously early time, grabbed my suitcase & passport, and headed to Paris with a school group of artists!

It was manifique! Since then, my computer had been busy being useless so I've only just managed to put together these posts. Here goes the re-living of this creative adventure. 

First of all, meet the main girls: Libby on the left, and Louise on the right.


To begin with, we only knew each other from the mishmash of different years & schools on the trip, so we soon became the three musketeers (we like to think so at least...).

After lots of sleeping, trying on endless perfume samples & being introduced to 'UNO' on the ferry, we arrived at our first destination: our local castle. As you do.


 The architecture was incredible & we all got started on our sketchbooks, trying to jot down our first impressions of the place.

After doing a little unpacking, we got ready to explore the town further...



Oh, and did I mention the be-a-u-tiful blue skies?

The next day was just as hot, and we set off to visit the Ron Muek exhibition. It was incredible. He creates very realistic sculptures of people & every detail is perfected - toe hair, unshaved legs, cellulite, you name it, he's though of it! (Definitely worth a google)



After this exhibition, we made our way to Sainte - Chapelle, passing these cute riverside stalls on our way.


To get there we had to go through some pretty intimidating law courts & so I finally had a chance to bust out my French, asking for directions.


The design was amazing, both upstairs & downstairs (It was a double decker church - say whuuut!) were very different but both incredible.

The downstairs was smaller & more gothic, whereas the upstairs was filled with huge stained - glass windows. 



Once we had all found which part we preferred, we sat down to sketch for a while before heading back outside.

The outside is toned down a little compared to the interior, but it still is a pretty awesome place to be, there are 3D patterns on the walls - like this castle detailing.


I can't really remember what I was listening to at the time, so here is what I am listening to now: 'I Love It' by Icona Pop & Jasmine Thompson's cover of 'La La La' by Naughty Boy.

11 comments:

  1. Very Nice! J'adore Paris ;) Show us your sketches!

    xxx Gaby

    The Gift of Gaby

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    1. Good idea Gaby, might do a little sketchbook post after the Paris bulkxx

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  2. Ahh no way Paprika! I'm going to Paris in a few day and this has got me so excited!
    Looks like you had an awesome time :)
    Emily xx
    My Ginger Bread Journey

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    1. Ah have fun, I'm very jealous I would love to go back!xx

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  3. Ooh sounds like you had lots of fun! Looking forward to the rest of the posts. Ron Muek's stuff is super creepy, haha.

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    1. Thanks Jane, it was insanely realistic, he is sooo talented!xx

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  4. It looks like so much fun! That is one impressive chandelier too
    xx Hayley-Eszti

    www.hayleyeszti.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Aha isn't it just? I'd love to swing off it muahahaxx

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  5. Oh how I want to just whisk off to Paris right now! Well, I can't complain as I'm off to Switzerland on Saturday, but still, sounds oh so lovely in the summer!
    My computer is being shit sometimes as well, I feel your pain =/

    Teffy || Teffys Perks Blog

    Xx

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    1. Have a good time in Switzerland Teffy! I envy your trip, I think I have the travel bug ;)xx

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