The river | Der Fluss
The River Elbe is not my „home“ river in the way that a Maori would mean it. When introducing herself, a Maori woman would mention the river and the mountain which have supported her iwi through the ages. But the
Funny chickens | Lustige Hühner
On a recent outing in the countryside, I spotted a large flock of chickens. Because I am curious about chickens, I sat with them for half an hour and sketched them. I realised that chickens are funny; they run here
Deer stand | Hochstand
I am going through a difficult phase at the moment with my oil painting outdoors. Yesterday morning, knowing that I was in for trouble again, I told myself that I will enjoy my pleinair painting experience no matter what. And
2. Tim. 4,7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith. – This verse is written on a plaque next to this altar in St. Nicolai, Luneburg. This is part of my St. Nicolai-collection. Ich
Old barn | Alte Scheune
This barn ranks second on my list of paintings from the weekend. Sitting there in the sun on my little stool and painting it was a very enjoyable experience. The bumblebees were humming and the birds were singing all around
By the river Havel | An der Havel
This past weekend my lovey and I went to help my parents with their new weekend home – well, he helped whilst I milled about with my watercolour kit 🙂 I spent the entire day drawing, painting and giving thanks
Burmeisterstraße II
The first time I sketched this street I was standing at the other end looking right along the street at the ‚ordinary‘ eye level. I love that kind of view, and I also didn’t mind that my gaze (and the
Wolfman
Likenesses are tricky! But that’s ok; no need to despair. For a while there, everyone I sketched looked a bit like Robert Downey Jr. I have also sketched my Dad looking like Lenin one time. I have to take my