Port-au-Persil
Posted: July 28, 2020 Filed under: Uncategorized 20 CommentsYears ago I sat on the rocks at Port-au-Persil and painted the chapel in the distance. I had hoped to do the same today, but as soon as we parked, the first drops fell and from there it was rain for the rest of the day. But I’m an old pro at car sketching, and that works here too, if you can find a good viewpoint, which I did.
Shari Blaukopf's Sketchbook 
Love this. Can you photograph your latest car painting setup?
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Sure, I can do that. It’s the same as my old car setup except that this time I was in the passenger’s seat.
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Good for you Shari — the car is just fine as this amazing painting testifies!
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Thanks Jane!
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Light houses, water property, with port views are a combination that has music sitting next to scene’s.
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I aM not sure where you are but it looks very attractive, you should do a workshop ther3 when this is over! You are such an inspiration nothing deters you! I have been using gouache fir a change.
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Hi Margaret. I am in Charlevoix, Quebec. It’s east of Quebec City, and it’s truly a stunning place. This morning I found the perfect place to give a workshop, right next to the maritime museum and across the street from a place when they make handmade paper. Doesn’t that sound great? Hope you’re well.
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Like the treatment of the rocks!
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Thanks so much Kirk!
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Love it. Beautiful composition, as always. Very evocative and inviting. Hope you’re having a wonderful getaway. From the post so far, it looks like you are.
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HI Jeff, I am having a wonderful getaway. It is such a special place because the maritime scenes are gorgeous, as are the landscapes. It’s the best of both worlds for a painter. Hope all is well with you guys too.
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I meant to say “posts”.
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I love the rocks too. Doesn’t seem to be much brushwork involved to make those rocks. A beautiful painting.
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Thanks Sandi. Yes, it doesn’t take much to evoke the rock shapes. A few glazes with a big brush and then some fine line that are much darker.
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You rock! And your rocks rock!
What a pretty spot. The feeling of the wet day comes across beautifully.
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Thanks Alison. It sure was a wet day. The fog came in just after this and never lifted! But it’s sunny again today.
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Shari Blaukopf Rocks!
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I don’t think anyone has ever said that about me before, Tony : )
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I feel much at peace as I gaze into this painting . . . the serene setting with the waterfront, colorful vegetation, and the simple white chapel.
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This looks like a wonderful spot to paint even if you have to do it from the dry front seat of your car. Lovely sketch of the rocks and the chapel. This reminds me of the coast of Maine.
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