the cherries in france are très grand . . . and they are as sweet as they are big !
travels.
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
étude de la bouteille.
i did a series of bottles this year. here are just a few of them.
Monday, June 16, 2014
50 shades of aqua.
the water by the Lérins Islands is stunning. SO many shades of blue.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
ile saint honorat.
i had an epic sunday. i went to the beautiful island off of cannes called ILE SAINT HONORAT. it was truly an amazing day. this island was founded in the year 410 and is run by benedictine monks. there are rules you must follow: no smoking, no cars, no noise. unknowingly, i timed my arrival perfectly with a full mass. it was one of the most moving experiences i’ve ever had. the service was conducted by about 20 monks. their chanting in perfect harmony sent chills down my spine.
this is the old monastery that is still standing after 16 centuries. it is unbelievably beautiful inside.
there is vineyard in the middle of the island. the monks make wine !
i left a rock for the monks that says “CALME.” (calm in french). i hope i don’t get in trouble for littering.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
coffee break.
pan au chocolat et café au lait break. a girl has to keep up her strength in france !
Saturday, June 14, 2014
see love.
as you may know, i am a lover of sea glass . . . especially mediterranean sea glass. while i’m in the south of france, i go for a swim in the mediterranean sea every morning and pick up a few pieces.
as you can see, we are still in love with each other.
Friday, June 13, 2014
friday field trip (from the sketchbook)
may 2014
vallauris, france
we went to a neighborhood block party where everyone brought something yummy to share. this was just ONE of the amazing treats that night.
Friday, June 13, 2014
oh picasso.
we were so lucky to get a private tour of MADOURA, the studio/factory where picasso produced ceramics here in valauris, france. it was amazing and so informative.
they didn’t allow photos to be taken in his actual studio workspace, but i begged and they let me take some if i promised not to publish them . . . but if you visit me at my studio, i can show them to you in person ! his studio was so inspiring to me.
this is the kiln picasso’s work was fired in !
Thursday, June 12, 2014
a good impression.
i’ve been admiring these manhole covers in france for the past four years. today i realized that i could bring this pattern HOME with me !
Thursday, June 12, 2014
full house.
we fired this FULL kiln in france on the night of the FULL moon.
this has to mean good luck, OUI ?
