"Die Winkel op Paternoster" (it translates as : The Shop at Paternoster) is probably the most photographed building in this postcard- pretty town.
I decided to focus on some interesting detail and liked this French-looking corner where the three red shapes met. The red objects are: the barn door, the frame of the blackboard menu, and the red dragon on the antique enamel signboard (Mobiloil). I call this scene a little bit French because Afrikaans-speaking families have French genes among others!
Wow, I realize now that I am o-o-o-o-old enough to remember village shops with enamel signs! The rust from the screws would run down the paint of the outer walls! At about five years of age I carried our freshly-laid eggs in a brown-paper bag to a shop called "Driewald Kontantwinkel". The shop owners gave us credit for Mom's lovely eggs!
Reminiscing aside, this shop at Paternoster is a 'must visit'. Who can resist West Coast delicacies, home baked confectionery and colourful preserves? The shop brims with nostalgic items like enamelware and old porcelain. A coat rack with hats.....postcards..... a feast for the eyes!
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I have just been enjoying your photographs, paintings and writing on this my first visit. It is a lovely blog. Eileen
ReplyDeleteLovely to meet you, Eileen!Welcome to my blog.
ReplyDeleteLovely memories... And your painting is great to capture a small intimate part of that!
ReplyDeleteVery cool blog. My daughter just returned home to US after spending some time in SA. She will enjoy your blog too.
ReplyDeleteHi Marie, nice that you explored a portion of the beautiful photo..the shadows on the wall, the crimson and black combo are eye catching!
ReplyDeleteYou always make me so nostalgic Marie! A trip must be forthcoming up the West Coast soon! This is really lovely and, as you say, recalls your French Huguenot roots!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this one Marie, especially being able to see the whole pic of the shop in the photo! What a lovely place!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marian.Sometimes zooming in on a subject can be effective.
ReplyDeleteJohanna, I hope your daughter was able to visit this quiet and unassuming coastline!
Padmaja, yes it turned out limited in colour and those shades were all I needed! Thank you for your comments!
Liz, I found out about such lovely camps, etc. As I go blogging further down the coast it becomes too far for day-trips. We must plan.....and thank you for picking up on the Hugenotes, you made the eleventh generation French descendant peeking over my shoulder very happy!
Maree, to see that 'winkel' makes such a call on all the senses, very colourful.
Thank you, Cathyann! I thought afterwards that I almost had the colours of the French flag there.
Magical and nostalgic paintings. Congratulations.
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Absolutely beautiful crop of this scene, Marie. I so love shops like this!! And of course, now I have to have toast and jelly for breakfast...I do love your painting; gorgeous palette and nice composition!
ReplyDeleteAh thank you Loli, how is your work going?
ReplyDeleteSherry, yes, I have been introduced to toast and jelly by my little grandsons in Texas. I think you will prefer to skip the 'bokkoms on toast'on the blackboard in my painting!
I feel like I'm traveling when I come to your blog. Thank you for all your wonderful posts!! Love the painting!!
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ReplyDeletethe nostalgic painting goes in tune with the nostalgic words you put in...
in any country the olden days are the golden days...
Wonderful, Marie! (I like the striking and yet simple pallette in this one.)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Manon! Armchair travelling had become laptop travelling!
ReplyDeleteSethu, you put it so poetically. I must remember you words!
Thanks, Linny! There is something going for a limited palette!
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteMarie, I see about ten paintings in those two photographs! I like the red and blue combination in your painting. And what wonderful memories. Its always the simple things in life that bring back the fondest memories. When I sail across the ocean, I will definitely visit this wonderful shop :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa!
ReplyDeleteCatherine, you are right, the complete building with its old boat offers a lot of eye candy! You know, it is a type of trademark in Paternoster to Buy these old boats and cement them down in front of the cottages! OK just follow the trade winds, I'll see you!
What a great painting with the blackboard sign! I miss a lot about the "good ol' days".
ReplyDeleteAlso enjoyed your previous post with the fishing paintings. If God doesn't count the time spent fishing, I should be in great shape!
I love this Marie, It is so charming with these elements.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, gentle, poetic. Such are your works. Thank you for this insight.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dean,Jana, Barbara and friend.
ReplyDeleteGreat crop and very nostalgic subject. I always love paintings with old bikes especially with these whicker baskets. The red and black palette is very striking.
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