Art Exhibit on the Plains of Abraham

Above, an artists' exhibit on the Plains of Abraham, around the Joan of Arc Gardens, les jardins de Jeanne d'Arc, August 14-16. It was a very hot weekend, but look at the lovely shade. (And if you look closely, you can see Joan back there on her horse.)




This is Danielle Boucher, who drew a mural of the cityscape on two canvasses and encouraged any and all to take a brush and a palette and paint in the colors. This was my favorite part of the exhibit. It was sponsored by the Fondation Maurice Tanguay -- which helps families have brief summer vacations together, families who could otherwise not afford to "échapper;" also by DeSerres, an art supply business; and by le Journal de Québec, a daily news tabloid.






So, you got the chance to paint, a chance to talk with a friendly francophone who didn't switch to English immediately upon hearing a trace of an American English accent, and a coupon for 25% off your next purchase of art supplies! (That's having it made in the shade.)