It took me two attempts to see Paris. I was originally going to spend a few days there in 2008 as part of a trip to London but my plans were derailed by a fire in the Channel Tunnel. Two more years would pass before I realized my plans to see Paris at last. Coming off a month in Ireland, those five nights in Paris flew past in the blink of an eye, but it was an incredible experience.
I do not say it lightly as I adore some of the other cities I have visited over the years, but Paris is without a doubt the most photogenic place I have been. And I honestly cannot put my finger on the reason. Is it the relatively uniform height of the buildings that make up the historic core of Paris? The beautiful mix of historic architecture from French Renaissance straight through to Art Nouveau? Perhaps it is the landmark buildings like the Louvre, the iconic Eiffel Tower, and Notre Dame? Or maybe it is simply that I am describing the extensive recipe for a picturesque city such as Paris?
I am not sure what the explanation is, but I had some incredibly sunlight while I was there (in winter no less) and that combined with the scenic vistas that abound in Paris… well, the result is an incredibly catalog of Paris art prints that still boggle my mind. I am not sure that I have ever been so productive as an artist over the course of five nights anywhere.
And Paris is one of those photogenic cities that seems to call to artists everywhere. It is truly a challenge to find anything new to say about a city that has probably been painted and photographed from every angle imaginable. The fact that there is a sea of beautiful Paris wall art for sale out there makes me so proud that my Paris art prints have found an audience. It is definitely a compliment to my work as an artist every time someone choose one of these prints to hang on their walls.
So thank you to my Paris art patrons past, present, and future!
Your interest in my artwork is most appreciated!
The art you decorate with is something that you will look at for years to come. This is true whether it is wall art for your home or a public space in your place of business. Paint colors may come and go, but the artwork often outlives the rest of your decor choices.
That is why I am more than happy to answer any of your questions. Whether you want to know more about a specific piece of art or have a more general question, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I love the opportunity to discuss the story behind my art as much as sharing helpful details.
I am also open to discussing any special requests you may have. Perhaps you have a special decorating challenge or need artwork tailored to fit a specific space? Or you have a special design opportunity to discuss?
Well, I have always enjoyed challenging projects, so just ask!
This is a portion of my Paris wall art. To see more of my currently available prints please visit Mark Tisdale’s Collection of Paris Prints.
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Paris Metro Sign – Art Nouveau Architecture Print
I’ve read that the Paris Metro subway system opened in 1900 and is the second busiest subway in Europe behind only Moscow. This may explain why I was constantly lost! But forgetting being lost for just a moment, what I … Read More - $24.00
Eiffel Tower At Night With Fireworks – Paris Art
It was a cold evening in late January when I arrived in Paris, and before I had laid eyes on the first landmark, night had fallen. It was a cold winter night as I strolled the historic banks of the … Read More - $24.00
Louvre Pyramid As Night Falls – Paris Art Print
Whatever the time of day, the sweeping modern lines of the Louvre pyramid are pretty impressive, but as night fell… Well, I believe that literally and figuratively, that massive glass pyramid shines as the sun goes down and the golden … Read More - $24.00
Majestic Eiffel Tower – Paris Landmark Art
I can’t imagine many modern cities where the Eiffel Tower could work to such great effect. Plant the Eiffel Tower in many modern cities and that grand beauty would be yet another tall building. The skyline of central Paris has … Read More - $24.00
Evening In Paris Painting
Paris is one of those places that’s simply gorgeous, but I think evening in Paris is especially so and was the inspiration fro this painting. The dusk skies and the glowing Paris Metro sign say Parisian to me. They speak … Read More - $24.00
Historic Notre Dame de Paris – French Gothic Art Print
One of my favorite haunts in Paris was the Historic Notre Dame de Paris. When you look at this cathedral rising on an island in the River Seine, you are looking at untold ages of history. This has been a … Read More - $24.00
Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral – Paris Landmark Art Print
The front facade of the French Gothic Notre Dame cathedral is truly an unforgettable sight. The architecture of that medieval Parisian church was intended to draw the eyes upward towards the heavens. In modern times, it’s worth remembering when these … Read More - $24.00
Classic Eiffel Tower – Paris On The Seine Art Print
The classic Eiffel Tower is one of those truly iconic structures that has probably been seen in print from every angle imaginable. It’s intimidating in a sense. When you stand before that classic piece of architecture, you can rest assured … Read More - $24.00
Notre Dame Cathedral Panorama – Paris Seine Art Print
I strolled past Notre Dame de Paris on many occasions during my short stay in Paris, but there was one extraordinarily sunny day when it all came together. I spent hours in and around the old Gothic church on that … Read More - $24.00
Vintage Eiffel Tower – Paris Landmark Art Print
I guess in a city as old as Paris, the Eiffel Tower is still the new kid on the block, but in my eyes, it feels like such an iconic piece of the city, as if its always been there. … Read More - $24.00
Notre Dame Cathedral At Night – Paris After Dark Art Print
The glowing Gothic beauty of Notre Dame cathedral at night was my first real exposure to Paris. My flight in was delayed and the city lights were on by the time I got off the Metro and found my way … Read More - $24.00
Paris Aerial View – River Seine At Night Art Print
Sometimes the grayest day can have the most spectacular conclusion, as it was on the day I captured this Paris aerial view from the heights of the famous Eiffel Tower. When that day began, it was gray and overcast with … Read More - $24.00
A Very Parisian Gargoyle – Skyline Art Print
Even if you have never climbed to the roof of Notre Dame to see those very Parisian gargoyles looking across the skyline, it would be obvious that this print is of Paris! It only takes a second for your eyes … Read More - $24.00
Ascending Montmartre – Sacré-Cœur Art Print
During my brief stay in Paris, I stayed in Montmartre at the base of the hill leading up to the beautiful basilica of Sacré-Cœur. Each day, on my way out to explore Paris, I glanced up the hill to that … Read More - $24.00
Baroque Grandeur of Paris – Institut de France Art Print
Paris at night is simply spectacular. On my first night there, I roamed the length of the Seine from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower. As I arrived after dark, I was somewhat blindly walking those historic river banks knowing … Read More - $24.00
Parisian Nights – Pont des Arts & Louvre Art Print
My first Parisian night was also my first experience exploring that beautiful city. I walked along the historic banks of the Seine from Notre Dame clear down to the Eiffel Tower. And as the banks of the Seine for that … Read More - $24.00
Notre Dame By Lamplight – Paris at Night Art
My flight leaving Ireland for Paris was delayed and the winter days are so short. By the time I got checked in and headed out to really see Paris, night had fallen. On my first stop in Paris, I got … Read More - $24.00
Beautiful Parisian Cherub – Pont Alexandre III Art
This beautiful Parisian Cherub is a decoration from the Pont Alexandre III. I was so overwhelmed by the ornate bridge that I don’t think I ever took in the whole bridge properly. There were just so many details to examine. … Read More - $24.00
Paris Panorama – Louvre Art Print
Sometimes Paris feels like one big beautiful blur when I look back on my five nights there. With so little time and so much to see, I basically was on the move constantly. I walked the banks of the Seine … Read More - $24.00
Paris Romance – Last Tango Art
When I first conceived the scene illustrated in this Paris Romance artwork, it was a play on an old movie title, Last Tango in Paris. In my mind, this couple is enjoying one last romantic night beneath the stars in … Read More - $24.00
Eiffel Tower – Paris Landmark Art Print
Can you imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower? I bet not! It’s probably the singe Paris landmark that is literally known around the world. Show someone on the other side of the earth a picture of the Eiffel Tower rising … Read More - $24.00
Seine Cruise – Notre Dame Cathedral Art
When I look at this print of a Seine Cruise boat passing by Notre Dame Cathedral, I feel like there’s a small hole in my Parisian experience. I walked the length of the Seine from just past Notre Dame de … Read More - $24.00
Parisian Style On The Pont des Arts – City Life Art Print
There’s simply something very Parisian to me about this print of a winter afternoon relaxing on the Pont des Arts over the river Seine in Paris. I think in some small part it may be because it mirrored my own … Read More - $24.00
Paris At Night – Left Bank Art Print
Normally when I arrive in a new city, I try to get there as early in the day as possible, but when I left Ireland bound for Paris, that was not to be. Thick fog in Dublin delayed flights and … Read More - $24.00
Bored Gargoyle – Paris Cityscape From Notre Dame Art
I read that most of the Gargoyles on our modern day Notre Dame, although historically accurate, are not original. Most of the gargoyles had been lost to the ravages of time and changing tastes. I don’t know whether this bored … Read More - $24.00
Paris Angel – Guardian of Père-Lachaise Cemetery Art
It’s hardly a secret that I am drawn to cemeteries on my travels. The older and more beautiful the better. I particularly love cemeteries from the 19th century when they were built as park-like settings. Père-Lachaise in Paris definitely falls … Read More - $24.00
Unmistakable Streets of Paris – Eiffel Tower Art
On one of my last days there, I scoured the streets of Paris surrounding the landmark Eiffel Tower. I had a vision in my mind of an image with it rising above the streets of Paris. I never quite found … Read More - $24.00
Sacré Coeur – Paris Landmark Architecture Art
If you’ve ever walked up the huge hill in Montmartre to visit Sacré Coeur, then this print may well remind you of the sight that greeted you at the top of the highest hill in Paris. Even though I stayed … Read More - $24.00
Palais Garnier – Paris Opera By Night Art Print
Five nights in Paris was just a drop of water in the ocean of time needed to explore this grand city. In fact, it was on my last night there that I finally stumbled over the Palais Garnier in person. … Read More - $24.00
Le Pont Royal And The Louvre – Paris Architecture Print
I’ve said it many times, but without a doubt Paris was one of the most picturesque places I’ve been. There’s just an unusual harmony to Paris architecture. Even though it spans the ages, it all seems to fit together just … Read More - $24.00
Notre Dame de Paris Rising Over The Seine Art Print
One of the most striking sights in Paris is not doubt seeing the beautiful French Gothic architecture of Notre Dame de Paris rising above the waters of the Seine. It’s one of the first places I went in Paris on … Read More - $24.00
Beautiful Afternoon At The Louvre Museum – Paris Art
The Louvre Museum started life as a Medieval Fortress and evolved into a French Renaissance Palace. That’s the skin of what we see when we look at the beautiful exterior, but, of course, what’s inside is an amazing art collection. … Read More - $24.00
Famous Eiffel Tower From The Banks Of The Seine – Paris Art
It was easy to lose track of how much time I spent wandering along the banks of the Seine. From Notre Dame all the way down to the Eiffel Tower is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. And for good … Read More - $24.00
The River Seine And Louvre On A Golden Afternoon – Paris Art
Pictured here is a uniquely Parisian afternoon along the river Seine in Paris, France. This is the Seine as seen standing in the middle of the Pont des Arts. To the right in this photo, the buildings visible are the … Read More - $24.00
Pont Neuf View Of La Samaritaine – Paris Art
Considering I was only in Paris for five nights, I was incredibly lucky not just for the number of sunny days I had in the midst of winter but for the fantastic quality of that light. This photo is an … Read More - $24.00
Guardian of Paris – Notre Dame Gargoyle Art
Like a great many things in a city as picturesque as Paris, photos of a Notre Dame Gargoyle overlooking the city are admittedly nothing new. Still, I had a feeling I was onto something with my composition when I saw … Read More