Thursday 29. 10. 15 This is a small painting that I did this morning of Valletta. There seemed to be a shrine on nearly every street corner!
Malta
Tuesday 27. 10. 15 Just back from 10 days in Malta with Julia. Interesting part of the world, steeped in history from Neolithic temples to WWII bomb shelters. Many huge and beautiful churches towering over a harsh, garrigue-like landscape.
More Calvaires
Saturday 03. 10 15 I have been working on some drawings in preparation for my graveur class which begins next Tuesday but this afternoon got back to painting and started this Calvaire which is between Salasc and Octon.
Beynac
Wednesday 30. 09. 15 Went with Claire yesterday to the Auvergne to pick up a sculpture. En route we stopped in Beynac where we had lunch with Michel and Michele in their pre-Revolution farm house. This is a sketch of Michel washing up. Today finally finished my book on Le Rhônel which I sent of to be printed.
Les Calvaires
Friday 25. 09. 15 I think I may have found my new motif. It is Calvaires which are crosses which dot the landscape around here usually at the edge of a vineyard or a field. They all apparently commemorate a death but there is rarely a name or date. I have been in touch with Mission Patrimoniale to try and find out the stories behind each cross.
Les pêches encore
Friday 18. 09. 15 Did a quick sketch this afternoon..
Barcelona
Thursday 17. 09. 15 Just got back from 5 days in Barcelona with Carole and Daisy. It was a busy trip stimulated with the exuberance of both Gaudi and Picasso.
Sunday
Sunday 06. 09. 15 A lazy summer Sunday. A swim in the étang at Meze this morning and a book this afternoon.
Drawings
Saturday 05. 09. 15 I have been doing a number of drawings of various random objects whilst I try to write a script in French and English to go with Le Rhônel drawings
Peach
Wednesday 02. 09. 15 Did this little still life this afternoon.