Wednesday, June 18, 2014

French Peonies, peonies and more peonies


Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

I do love a farmers market and the ones in France are pretty spectacular. From all these photos I took, of peonies, you'd think there was nothing but a market full of peonies! I adore peonies. I seem to have an obsession, in fact.

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

Peonies ~ from French farmers markets

I think I might make these photos into a printed book or maybe framed prints or prints on canvas..or something, so I can look at these all the time! Got any suggestions on how I can live with my beautiful peonies?

I did make an art quilt, inspired by these images. I'll show you that in my next post!




7 comments:

  1. Gosh those are gorgeous! Love peonies as well. Paint them, make thank you cards out of them, manipulate them in PS to create a piece that can be framed, use it as desktop image, make a mouse pad out of it, coffee cup....there's no bad way to show these. Thank you for sharing! Jan at Jypsy Studio

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  2. These are so incredibly beautiful, Jane. The first time I saw one was in a sidewalk flower stand in New York City of all places! I didn't know what they were - thought maybe roses. They became and still are my favorite flower. I planted a bush two years ago on the side of our house after getting tired of my hubby's objections that they attract ants. What's a few ants when you can have these to admire!!!!

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  3. Wow. They are a fabulous sight.

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  4. Jane these are my most favorite flowers. I would love to see how you would paint them. I would love to do these but would love to also see how you tackle them.Can't wait to see the art quilt. Loving the pics from you trip/workshop. Will be spending a month in Tuscany in August cannot wait.

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  5. Think you for sharing these beautiful photos, Jane. I like the idea of incorporating them into a book.
    Your trip sounded amazing! What a special way to explore art while experiencing Italy and France. I have enjoyed your inspiring travel tales.

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  6. They are beautiful! I love peonies too. They would make a gorgeous book cover.

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