Chocolatier Marlain
Posted: February 11, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized 17 Comments »Maybe I was thinking of Valentine’s Day when I headed towards this little chocolate shop in Pointe Claire village, although now that I look at the final painting I think it might have been Hallowe’en instead. I painted this same building last year when there was just a sprinkling of snow on the ground. It was hard to find contrast in the overcast light today: white house, light sky, snow on the ground and no shadows, so when I added the tree I think it gave it a little drama.
Painted from my car on Fabriano Artistico cold pressed paper, 140 lb, 9″ x 12″.
I really like this one! Good jOb!
Thanks Sue!
I remember this charming place from your last sketch of it.
You did a lovely job once again. Is it hard to do a 9X12 painting in the car?
Thanks Linda. It’s easy to paint on this size because it’s a block. I am really liking this Fabriano block. Have you ever tried it?
Such a charming painting of the Chocolatier Shari, and yes, the tree branch gives it
that punch of contrast. I always loved those crooked little houses adding character to the Pointe Claire village, but sadly so many have been taken down (or fallen over) over the years!
Lovely greys and you sure captured the spirit of this rainy day.
Thanks Mary. This is one of the most charming of the old buildings in Pointe Claire. And the chocolate is great too. Have you tried it?
Shari — I am so impressed by your style! This day is no exception. I hope to share a workshop experience with you one day. Thanks for being so diligent and sketching daily—really beautiful work. Huge fan; Jeanne
Thanks so much Jeanne! Watch my posts for workshops. I will be announcing the ones for this summer soon. I had a look at your sketches too and loved the recent industrial one with the stacks.
This is my new favourite!
marvelous!
Thanks so much Adem!
I wonder how long did it take and how did you feel while painting this?
This took about 1.5 hours to complete. And I am always happy when I am painting!
Beautiful!
Thanks so much Allen.
Absolutely yummy. Soft and delicious as a mocha truffle.
Shari,
I have tried Fabriano by the sheet and really like it.
I may have to splurge on a block for painting in the car!
You continue to inspire.
Linda, I think you will like it if you try it. It makes these beautiful granulated washes. It is not quite the same as the sheets. I find it a tiny bit rougher. Let me know!