Friday, April 29, 2011

Creating Paris Rouge


So, this is how you get "Paris Rouge"





For Virginia who might love Paris Rouge even more than I do.




Give me a paint brush, please, and another bucket of that rouge vif!








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33 comments:

  1. beau gosseApril 29, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    Nice shot, Genie....however, my favourite will always remain Paris Bleu!

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  2. JoeApril 29, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Painting can be such a satisfying job.

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  3. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Quel joli rouge pour une devanture! Et puis, cette boutique ancienne est tellement plus belle qu'un magasin moderne!
    Bonne journée, Genie!


    http://richardmoisan.blogspot.com/

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  4. Vær våkenApril 29, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    That red is gorgeous! It creates such a romantic atmosphere at cold winter nights with lots of lit candles...Have a beautiful day! I can't wait to watch the british royal wedding today!!!

    xoxo

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  5. JenniferApril 29, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    There's a very different rouge on Chez Loulou today. A south of France rouge. :)

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  6. GringoApril 29, 2011 at 6:00 AM

    Another great shot Genie reminding me a man's work is never finished!

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  7. Cezar and LéiaApril 29, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Well, it's really important! :)
    I like those glasses!
    Hugs and happy weekend,
    Léia

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  8. MApril 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Vraiment très rouge! Wonderful candid shot! Bon weekend!

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  9. HalcyonApril 29, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I think you've got lots of fans of the Paris rouge. :)

    PS: Thanks for the Paris tips. Have passed them along.

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  10. PerthDailyPhotoApril 29, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    It's almost the same color as your backdrop Genie, you really do love that 'Paris Rouge'. Looks like the sun is shining too, a lovely Paris day.

    Have a good day,
    Grace

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  11. VirginiaApril 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Actually I think it's going form cranberry to rouge and I"m very happy! :)
    Bon weekend chère Genie,
    V

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  12. MalyssApril 29, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    This beautyful red matches well with the old fashion style of the shop!

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  13. StarmanApril 29, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I hope Mobile didn't suffer from the storms!

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  14. Sylvia KApril 29, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    I love your Paris rouge, Genie! Terrific reflection for the day as always! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, my friend! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  15. LoreeApril 29, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love that shade of red. Could you send me a bucket please?

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  16. AlexaApril 29, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Even the paint buckets are rouge! Nice capture, Genie!

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  17. brattcatApril 29, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    There was plenty of red painting William's cheeks today. He's such a beautiful blusher. I think you're right about the weather for the wedding. It seemed charmed.

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  18. JamesApril 29, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Cool shot! It's funny because I thought "so, that's how the Paris red gets there" then I read the post. :)

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  19. BergsonApril 29, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    de quo le short de l'homme n'est pas rouge

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  20. UnknownApril 29, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    This is a great rouge -representation of Paris!

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  21. This is BelgiumApril 29, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    My thought are with all Alabamians today but especially with the people of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa

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  22. DianneApril 29, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love that shade of red

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  23. snowwhiteApril 29, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Now, I got to know how a famous rouge is made! It is a magic that ordinary red turns to such a elegant color. It's a lot of fun! Have a nice weekend.

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  24. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 30, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    beau gosse -- Well, I will not disappoint you as I have many, many Paris bleu photos to show! merci...

    Joe -- If I am painting I like to work with a real strong color although have sworn off red. It takes many coats to get that deep hue

    Richard -- La devanture (merci) est joli avec une couleur forte comme-ci. Merci et bon weekend, mon ami.

    Kristin -- Ah yes and Prince William was dressed so smartly in rouge!

    Loulou -- Yes, and the rouge of those poppies beats the artificial rouge of paint every time!

    Gringo -- Yes, one does not see any French women painting the storefronts (les deventures) in Paris.

    Léia -- merci and happy weekend to you as well!

    Marie -- Merci, mon amie, and have a wonderful weekend.

    Halcyon -- Hope that those tips will be helpful... Merci!

    Grace -- I do love it but there are some posts that would look better with black... Now, I would not want to change my "brand" - merci! Yes, the sun was shining every day we were there on this trip

    Virginia -- Rouge is a much happier shade

    Malyss -- The red does seem to go with the large windows and door... very distinctive

    Starman -- We are fine as the storms were north of us. You are very kind to ask, my friend

    Sylvia -- Glad you approve, my friend!

    Loree -- Gladly! Although unless you are covering something that is red already, it may take several buckets!

    Alexa -- Hah! I had not noticed that... merci!

    brattcat -- Indeed there was and he blushed for both kisses!

    James -- This is my first time to see someone painting with red... usually it is the Paris-green

    Bergson -- No, and I have never seen a man (in Paris) in red shorts.

    Emille -- Merci, and than you for your comment

    Anni -- Merci, the loss of life in our state is astounding and heart-breaking

    Dianne -- Merci, me too!

    snowwhite -- It certainly is a magical color in Paris. I guess if all the stores were red it would be too much. Merci

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  25. RandyApril 30, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Nothing like a wonderfully rich red. Nice reflection too.

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  26. 'TsukiApril 30, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    La légende que tu as trouvée pour illustrer la photographie est tout simplement excellente... Tellement évocatrice, tellement amusante... Tellement bien vu. Bravo !

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  27. Tammy@Beatrice BanksApril 30, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    What a delicious color! Never tire of seeing it. Just like your blog!

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  28. VreniApril 30, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    I will have to look for "Paris Rouge" in July. But of course I will still be faithful to the blue doors ;-))

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  29. Forest Dream WeaverMay 1, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Beautiful red,rich and vibrant.....my favourite colour!

    Best wishes! xx

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  30. Kathryn DycheMay 1, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I never realised how many great reflections are out there until I started linking with James. Great shot, I love it.

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  31. AnonymousMay 1, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Very nice Genie.

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  32. genieMay 1, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Genie...As I follow you around the blogs, I end up commenting right after you more than once a night. It is so funny how that happens. I try always to put “The Other Genie” but somethings I forget. The reflection in the window here is fine...and the painter seems to be enjoying himself. It looks very French.

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  33. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMay 1, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Randy -- Merci, mon ami!

    'Tsuki -- Tu es gentile et j'apprécie bien ton commentaire. Pour moi, la légende est essentielle et améliore la photo. Merci!

    Tammy -- You are such a dear and I feel the same about yours. I do love red!

    Vreni -- Paris rouge is a great accent but the blue doors cannot be beat. I can't wait to see what you find and to guess where they are... I bet that we will have some doors in common, mon amie!

    Ruby -- Merci. It is impossible to be ambivalent about red!

    Dyche Designs -- Following the reflections expands my "eye" to things that I might have missed or ways in which to see them. Merci!

    awarewriter -- Merci, mon amie

    Genie (other Genie - hah!) -- I know the feeling when I see a "Genie" comment and it takes me a second to say... huh? Thanks! I really wanted to get a shot of him from the front as from this angle he could be even..... (American) college student.

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Merci for your comments!