Silky folds

 I did this painting a while ago but never got to post it. Right after I took the picture, I accidentally dropped the camera on the floor and smashed it......bye bye camera! Don't want to be upset about it, that's life. Anyway, I am glad this painting is on my blog now.
So what is new? I have put my latest large painting on hold for now. The reason is, I am painting instead a commissioned piece for someone I know. I am having a great time despite having a constant degree of apprehension just in case the final painting doesn't work out. Pressure is on. This is good in a way as it is making me paint quite outside my comfort zone. That is all for now, thank you for viewing my art.

Ubud

I am on holiday in Bali....posting soon!

Kaspara's apple

I have been painting a very large painting lately but it is not finished yet. Anyway, while I was taking a break from painting, my beautiful niece from New-Zealand came to visit and as she likes to paint also, we both spent some time painting together and we ended up painting an apple she had chosen. We both had a wonderful time putting the layers and keeping the values as best as we could. It was a good experience for both of us. This is my version. Looking forward to painting with her again soon.

In the French Alps

I am on holiday at the moment, skiing in Val Thorens, highest ski resort in Europe.
Tomorrow, I am going to Courchevel 1850. I love skiing there.
There will be no painting from me for several weeks. I will miss painting but skiing and catching up with good friends and relatives is a pretty good option too.

Jolie Fleur

There it is,"Jolie Fleur". I am so glad this painting is finally completed. I must admit, there were a few challenges along the way but, I am now very happy with the results. I felt contented and glad that I did not give up on it......actually, I love it.

I did this painting from a photograph that I saw on the web. Therefore I would like to sincerely thank "Monceau on Flickr", for giving me the permission to use her beautiful picture.

What's up?

I have been painting  "BUT" it has been a very slow process. The weather here has been very hot. Only last week, we had 46° Celsius (114.80° F). I know, no excuses...but really, this hot weather is not helping! Anyway, I am doing a painting right now and it should have been finished but somehow it is only progressing very slowly. So I am going with the flow and will post the finished painting in the next few days. Thank you for being patient. If you are wondering what it will be? ....It will be "une jolie fleur"!

Jacqueline's Iris

Here we go. This is my latest oil painting and I like the way it turned out. I usually like to paint from my own references but this time I got some help. This painting was "completed under the direction of Jacqueline Gnott's dvd". What a privilege to be guided by such a wonderful artist.