The river | Der Fluss

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 Elbe is a majestic river, and I am glad...
Funny chickens | Lustige Hühner

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 and there, they rest for a moment, then they run...
Deer stand | Hochstand

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 I did! This is the spot I was working at...
2. Tim. 4,7

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 habe eine guten Kampf gekäpft, ich habe den Lauf...
Old barn | Alte Scheune

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 me. Every now and then there was a chainsaw...