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09
Jan
Animal portraits
Last year I took a couple of classes given online by Jennifer Gennari, an artist who does amazing precise animal paintings that at the same time manage to capture the liveliness of her subjects. I learned a great deal—especially to...
03
Nov
Autumn in the Netherlands
It's been 11 years since I last visited Amsterdam with my friend Maureen. I had had such an enjoyable time that I wanted to go back, and this time, expand my sights outside of the city. I took the train...
29
Jan
Sevilla, Córdoba & Granada
My dear friend Maureen was on the Continent this winter, and, as I usually do when an American friend crosses the Atlantic, I chose to meet up, this time, in Andalucía. I understand that visiting this part of Spain...
27
Dec
Four Virtues
Linograph prints with stenciled type on blue matte 40 x 30cm (16 x 12") 130€In the mood to change media from painting all the time, I did these small linoleum prints of which subject I never tire: trees. I get...
11
Dec
Aix en Provence
I've lived in Aix now for a little over 10 years. It is an animated little town, and people watching is always rewarding. Here are two stereotypical guys taking their afternoon coffee. I don't think the guy looking at the...
23
Oct
Vaugines
Last May, I did some drawing up around the little village of Vaugines. I am so out of practice at pleine aire painting the little watercolours were not great! But I did take photos, and rediscovered the pleasure of drawing...
27
Dec
Spirit Animal Portraits
This Christmas I combined my love of animals with my love for the members of my family. I often associate a person I know well with an animal which exhibits characteristics that correspond with his/her personality. Since I've known most...
09
Nov
Autumn in Slovenia
What luck we had visiting this country that, a couple of months ago, I couldn't even find on the map! I always say to my non-EU friends and family that should they make the trip to Europe, I'd go wherever...
30
Jul
Scotland II
I, along with my nephew's wife Ellen (with whom I met up whilst on Skye), had been intrigued by the depictions of the Hebrides in the Peter May detective trilogy. Since I also have always longed to see the stark...
30
Jul
Scotland I
I managed to escape the terrible heat wave of 2022 by flying up to Scotland. I won't fill this post with commentary on the challenges of travel this summer; just acknowledging it here.The first thing I experienced was the prolonged...
11
Jun
Cádiz
Anywhere you stand while visiting Cádiz most likely there's some remnant of long-gone civilizations several meters beneath your feet. Cádiz, Spain is an ancient town perched on a skinny peninsula halfway between the Portuguese border and Gibraltar. It was once...
07
Jan
Christmas in Cambridge MA
I hadn't been back to the States in 5 years, so I planned Christmas with family in Massachusetts for 2021.Despite, and perhaps because of all the Covid constraints, it was one of the best holidays I've had.I flew Lufthansa, leaving...
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