they'd probably say 'eat your vegetables.' This past Saturday, my husband and I, after a long day of caring for my mother, went out to eat at a nifty tapas restaurant in Charlotte. The food was terrific and very authentic---actually, it was even better than several of the meals we had in Barcelona last fall.
The decor, however, induced great feelings of guilt.
I am still hoping to leave for Brittany this Friday. Hoping, planning. We will see what happens.
Thanks, you wonderful well wishers. Mitzi, it's sienna cobalt, but you were very close ;D. Kate, screaming carrots, oh no!! Maryam, I"m glad we finally connected. Susan, thank you for your very lovely comment. Your thoughts, and those of others, DO help, absolutely. Diahn, thank you and fingers still crossed. Alex, Cathy, Helen----merci beaucoup.
Posted by: Laura | September 18, 2009 at 03:07 PM
The year of stressors, bad and good. The opposite ends of the spectrum. IT HAS been THAT year for you, hasn't it?
Your wonderful sketches remain loose and delightful. Best wishes and caring thoughts winging their way. Hugs.
Posted by: Susan | September 17, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Despite the whole idea of hanging the skulls of dead animals on the wall, this is such a beautiful sketch. It's got enough expression to illustrate the ambience and I love how the lines are placed, and the perspective is stunning! It's just a great overall package!
Posted by: Alex Tan | September 17, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Hi L,
Just checking in to see if you got my email - I never heard back from you. Could you pls let me know? Thanks so much!
Posted by: Maryam in Marrakech | September 16, 2009 at 04:40 AM
You were immediately absolved of your guilt when you painted their portraits, n'est pas? I think I'll work a lifetime and not achieve your sublime use of (I'm guessing here...) sienna and ultramarine. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you are sketching on the plane!
Posted by: Mitzi Easley | September 15, 2009 at 08:12 PM
Great sketching!
Posted by: Helen | September 15, 2009 at 09:38 AM