Monday 06. 07. 15 I noticed this new sculpture at the start of a new ring road around Villeveyrac en route back from my morning swim at Meze. Not sure whether it is where you wait for a lift or perhaps it is marking the route of the pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela. It is very new though and looks as if it is awaiting an electrical hook-up. This afternoon I did my third drawing of the canal.
Friday 03. 07. 15 It has been a busy day in the studio testing the new series. I printed a monoprint of the first canal image and then I tested various ways of applying colour. Coloured pencil, watercolour crayons and oil stick with linseed oil. I also did the base drawing for the second image.
Wednesday 01. 07. 15 Started a new series today of what I hope will be 15 monoprints of the canal that runs through Clermont. This is the base drawing for the first print.
Tuesday 30. 06. 15 Just finished two more 8x10s from my trip to England before heading north to Scandinavia. Lawrence in the woods near his house and the station at Kemble.
Friday 26. 06. 15 Finally had to face going back into the studio. Always a problem when I have been away is to get back down to work. So I have started with a small painting of Carole’s cousin Chris’ view out across her garden and beyond. It has to be one of the best views in Essex.
Saturday 20. 06. 15 I am now house sitting George & Laurene’s newly painted yellow house. It is warm and windy with the deafening sound of the cicadas vibrating in the background – it must be summer!!!
Thursday 18. 06. 15 Had an early start today as Carole had to take the train to the airport at 6 am. I went back to the hotel for breakfast and then saw a terrific expo at the Munch museum Munch/Van Gogh. Interesting parallels between the two artists and again I was surprised by Munch’s work. Took the train to Rygge in the afternoon and then flew back to Beziers in the evening. The photo is the Millau bridge.
Tuesday 16. 06. 15 We started the day by taking the bus to the art museum which was disappointing. However we then went to the Archeological museum which was great with a really good expo on the Vikings. From there did the sardine canning factory and workman’s house. Both excellent. Finished up having a beer inthe afternoon sunshine.
Monday 15. 06. 15 Arrived here early afternoon. Cool around 10 degrees. Checked out old town. Two types of accommodation – wooden houses or cruise ships.
Sunday 14. 06. 15 Spent the day exploring Bergen. Saw some interesting collections of Norwegian art including Edvard Munch who did so much more than The Scream!