I’ll be travelling to Germany next week to visit my Daughter. She is living in a small village on the Baltic Sea very close to the Danish border. Although I am extremely excited to be spending time with her I am feeling apprehensive because of the language barrier. She says not to worry - even in that remote village, most people at least understand English—but I can’t help feeling anxious… I am sure once I get there I will feel differently. In staying almost two weeks I hope to drink in as much art and architecture as possible. But what I am very intrigued with is the Baltic Sea. I have been doing some research and will pursue this by bringing along some materials for art-making.
Needless to say with all the preparation for the trip I don’t dare attempt to make the time required in resuming studio works in progress—so I have been stealing time in my field -preparing my palette and backpack ahead of time-to save time-for catching patches of sky at the remains of the day…
September, Remains of the Day, (1) oil on canvas, 11x14in, 2011 
Jan, your paintings always have such verve and energy! Have a wonderful time with your daughter and I'll watch for your return and your stories about painting in Germany!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely time, I too am going to a new seascape location for a week. Beautiful paintings full of life.
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