We got a lot of succulents as a present for our garden. Isn’t that great?
We have ONE Paradise flower in the garden. I guess the garden has been left alone too long before we moved in here. Otherwise there would have been more probably. Last month I put fertilizer with the plants and it feels like a real present that now we have at least one flower. There will … Read more
In Holland we often had apple pie with a coffee or tea when we went out. But since we eat sugarless and are not too fond of the Spanish apple pie (if we can find it) anyhow, we have developed a new favorite: tostado con tomate. Tom can also make the tomato sauce himself now … Read more
What I like most of rainy, clouded days like today is the coif the mountains have. Although I realize that on the painting it’s just as hard to see as on a photograph.
Is turkey meat or not? In my eyes it’s not, it’s poultry. But in restaurants you can usually find it in the meat section, if they have turkey on the menu. Anyway, I like the taste of turkey. Especially when it’s biological.
A drawing I started a while ago when we had visited the coast at Cabo de Palos. Most divers over there have the full equipment with the bottles and everything. But these people were enjoying themselves with their snorkels. And I bet they saw nice things as well. Finishing a drawing I started some while … Read more
A great way to explore different drawing techniques is to tackle just one subject. Something as simple as an apple is perfect for this.
The shape is geometric. You can draw it both spatially and flat, with or without shadow, in colour or black and white.
All kinds of drawing and painting techniques are eligible. If I want to draw but don’t have much inspiration for a subject, an apple is always a good alternative.
The terrace is yellow. The table and chairs have a yellow layer. The garden is yellow and if the pool wasn’t as big as it is, it would probably be yellow as well. It’s that time of year that the pine trees throw their pollen down. Some people get a rash from it, or a … Read more
A sweet postcard I received from a dear friend inspired me to have another look at my shell collection. How beautiful is nature!