traveling

Monday, July 12, 2010

Browsing the library where I’m staying, I found a dusty collection of weathered leather-bound books. Among them was this gem of an essay, The Philosophy of Travel by George Santayana. The sailboat image above is a small oil painting on metal which I unearthed from a pile of paintings at the brocante/flea market in Avignon. Love the colors and quality of the brushstrokes. Sweet.

alechinsky

Friday, July 9, 2010

I met a friend for lunch in Aix en Provence and afterwards we stumbled happily upon this exhibit of Pierre Alechinsky paintings and prints at the Musée Granet. Fabulous.

yellow

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Yellow is my new favorite color. On the road to Eygalières, we passed this field of sunflowers. Tournesol in French, which means turn to the sun.

Having fun testing out my newly replenished watercolor palette. The paper, from a local paper mill, is ultra absorbent 100% cotton and tree-free. Another paper mill, farther afield, is the Moulin de Larroque . I especially love their mini aquarelle pad which is a handy, carte postale size. Perfect for hand-made postcards.

Years ago I was given a Schmincke travel watercolor set which goes with me everywhere. I love its compactness and transportability. Also love the DaVinci travel artist brushes.

hello from sunny south of france

Thursday, July 1, 2010

The entire shop is devoted to goats & sheeps milk cheeses from the local area. Mmm. Can’t decide whether to eat them or paint them.