contrary to popular belief, i am not deeply troubled….

…this isn't the first plant to get the best of me…

oil, watercolor, sepia pencil, acrylic….trees, landscapes…

studies and sketches, falling in love with that sepia pencil…

…well, except when Dominique and I were off having coffee and smoking….

I'm exhausted, brain-fried, beat, bushed and battered. Oh, and happy. I've survived another week at Maison des Arts with my desire to 'paint better someday' intact. I believe I've made a satisfactory amount of progress this year, I'm especially pleased with my figurative work (which of course, is not a hot seller like the boats–damn…

Archway, Haut de Cagnes, acrylic and pastel on paper, 19.75" x 25" Safranier, acrylic and pastel on paper, 19.75" x 25"

Fort Carre II, acrylic and oil pastel on paper, 19.75" x 25.5"

Fort Carre I, acrylic and oil pastel on paper, 19.75" x 25.5"