John Haycraft and his lovely daughter Sasha, from Sydney, did a tour right before Christmas. John is an architectural illustrator, and artistic talent runs in the family, as Sasha is at university studying graphic design. I showed them the architectural wonders of the Marais and some art galleries. Sasha is a fashion buff and loved the chic clothing boutiques I took her to. John always brings his watercolors and sketchbook with him, and he showed me beautiful watercolors he did of Venice and some he started to paint of Paris.
A few days after the tour I received a phone call from John, saying he wanted to meet me again because he wanted to give me something. I met him a few hours later and I was floored and touched when he gave me this gorgeous coffee table book of his paintings and drawings, titled Where was I? Perusing John’s book, I discovered his wonderful world of meticulous, color saturated architectural drawings, and beautifully, detailed landscapes in pencil & watercolors of his travels to China, Australia, and Kenya. John also tells his inspiring story of starting from the bottom, by sweeping floors at a prestigious architectural and rendering firm in Sydney, and eventually taking over the company.
Multiplex-Perth, Australia
Maria della Salute,from Academia Bridge Venice
John was truly delighted by Paris and next time he visits I hope he brings some of his Paris watercolors to show me.
For more information on John Hay craft, click here.
Pastries at Gerard Mulot
Hotel DeVille
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour
includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
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