I’m in Belgium at the moment, working in my friend’s studio, as I have deadlines deadlines deadlines and wanted to focus. I take a walk for a break every day, and explore the local area, and love the nearby Bois de la Cambre.
On the public holiday this week I had a wonderful meal and absolutely the most delicious ile flottante I’ve ever tasted…
this weekend I went to stay in the country with my friend and her family, and we relaxed in the fresh air of the Ardennes. I woke with the sun and did a tiny watercolour of the early morning sunlight on the dewy grass.
We tramped through the woods, picked wild raspberries (so sweet!) and looked for mushrooms (there were a few, but it’s a bit too early for them). I loved the moss and clover combos in the shade of the trees.
There was a grand old tree in the garden, and I loved watching it change in the various weather conditions and times of day. There was something special about this tree.
I tried out a pencil sketch as we sat by the stream and chatted. The kids caught crayfish and we ate barbequed sausages in baguettes. Sometimes a person just needs to relax in order to focus again. Hope you had a great weekend too.
