Le Bouquinistes

I have always been intrigued by these sidewalk "shops" in Paris. Each one is such an eclectic collection of artwork and icons in prints, plus endless books. Places to browse. 

I've also always wanted to paint them ... and this trip I finally did just that.  Now I'd love to paint more.

Capturing this was spurred by an overcast sky and chance of rain. I wanted to stay close to "home" but also wanted colors and shapes. Perfect solution and it just started to drizzle when I was ready to pack up.

This is one of 17 paintings from my two-week-plus trip to Paris in July/August 2025.  See most of them in my special collection of French Paintings:

French Paintings Collection

Sunset on the Seine, 12" x 24" - also in the French Paintings Collection, just painted plein air on the bridge from Île Saint Louis

Just This One was painted in the Tuileries. It is one of two additional 12" x 16"s that might be framed and paired with Le Bouquinistes. Gorgeous together!