04. 06. 18 On my ride around the lake this afternoon I picked some thistles so decided to change the decor in my bedroom!
Journal
Amsterdam to Bruges
Wednesday 30. 05. 18. Just back from a boat/bike tour with Julia from Amsterdam to Bruges. We rode about 50 km everyday and returned to the boat each night. The bike rides were with a guide and were mainly through the countryside although we did pass through Antwerp and Ghent. Each night we returned to the boat for dinner and to sleep. After the trip we spent the weekend in Bruges and then took the train back to Amsterdam from where Julia flew back to Toronto and I to France. The weather was good throughout the ride except for one morning when it rained. The Dutch style bikes were excellent and very comfortable. We even tried e bikes for a day.
Final postcard and a sign of Spring
Wednesday 16. 05. 18 This is the last postcard in the series. The poppies were in a field near Gisèle’s house.
Last but one
Friday 04. 05. 18 Did my last but one postcard today for the Naughties.
London
Wednesday 02. 05. 18 Just back from 5 days in a damp, cold London. Saw some interesting expos, the highlights of which were the Degas show at the National Portrait Gallery and the David Mine at the Dulwich. Also did both Tates and the Saatchi. The Tate needs to get its act together as all the shows there were so overcrowded – they need to get timed attendances organised. The James Cook Voyages at the British Library was also very good. Besides that enjoyed some bitter, sausages & mash and fish & chips.
The photo is a sculpture on the platform at Brixton.
Le printemps est arrivé
Tuesday 17. 04. 18 I rode to Meze today as it was warm 25 degrees and sunny. People were sunbathing and even in the sea! It was warm enough to ride the scooter without a jacket so I’m hoping that Spring is here, finally.
Roofing
Tuesday 10. 04. 18 Did these two drawings today of guys repairing a roof and another man just standing around watching. I have also started a small oil painting of the same scene.
A Studio day
Sunday 08. 04. 18 Did another coloured pencil sketch of tulips today, this time on tinted paper and then did this TO Skyline using oil pastels. Also did the 8th postcard.
Fresh Tulips
Wednesday 04. 04. 18 Bought some fresh tulips today from Lidl and did this coloured pencil sketch of them while I’m waiting for the paint to dry on some paintings.
Signs of Spring
Saturday 31. 03. 18 Walking up the main drag this morning I noticed this giant flower pot.