A quick look at things and happenings in my life, in my art, with my family. Enjoy!

Tuesday, May 02, 2006




More Les Baux sketches. The top is the little pizza place we stopped and had some of the best pizza outside of Italy. The second was the view I did as I was waiting to find Ken, meanwhile, he was waiting to find me just down the hill and around a corner. We were both frustrated, but at least I had my pen and paper to keep myself busy!!

Monday, May 01, 2006


I had heard that the little hill town of Les Beaux in Provence was a "tourist nightmare". Crowded with ooglers, no real residents of the town, high priced trinkets littering the streets. "Best to avoid it" we were told. I am glad we ignored their advice. The fact that we went in April, before the real tourist season begins probably helped tremendously. There is a ruin of an old castle above the town which allowed the kids to run around, searching for hidden treasure, while Ken and I had the opportunity to take time to read the sign posts telling of the history and significance of the castle, or . . . do a little sketching. I chose the latter. The result is above. This is the view from the ruins, looking down on the little town. Red roofs huddled together against the cold drizzle as the smell of lavender and roasting meats drifted up to my perch. I was in heaven.