The Rose Capital of France — margaret ann Garrett

Now and Then.
Journal from studies in France.

2021 notes: In 2014, and again in 2016, I was able to go to France and study with several master artists. In 2014, it was with Ted Seth Jacobs, and in 2016 with Michelle Tully at Studio Escalier. Because of COVID, Studio Escalier began online instruction in 2020. So, I’ve been able to study with Michelle online since then…but with no weekend trips around the country. Still, I’m glad to be able to continue studying with Michelle.

Ted, a great teacher and artist, celebrated his 90th birthday when I was there in 2014, but his health was in decline and he passed away several years ago. It’s was a great learning experience for me. I’m so grateful to have had that time.

When there, I took lots of photos and travelled whenever possible. The photos and related comments here are simply reminders for me of these excursions and serve as a type of journal and a memory keeper.

June 17th. Cooler than a Ferrari—the sound of this in the village. Stays light till after 10pm….other images today are bits of roadside color, everywhere in the beautiful light.

June 15th part two: Doue-la-Fontaine, the rose capital of France. The Roseraie Foullon—avec plus de 350 variétés de roses.

June 15th, part one. Doue-la-Fontaine, the rose capital of France. Visited the Musée Aux Anciens Commerces and the Roseraie Foullon—avec plus de 350 variétés de roses. The Musee is housed in the building below—formerly the stables of the chateau of Baron Foullon—who was executed in 1789 and the chateau destroyed.