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Friday, June 20, 2014

friday field trip (from the sketchbook).

12 june 2014
vallauris, france 

my work was much about the bottle this year. i made bottles out of clay, and i made a sketchbook called “étude de bouteilles” where i drew + painted  a series of quick bottle sketches.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

show time.

it’s time to set up our show in france. i’m hanging a wall of cutlery.

though some day, i hope to have a show that is THIS austere.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

un. deux. trois.

here are three more bottles i made here. my work this year was much about the bottle.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

spoon me.

 


i’ve always loved kitchen utensils. i collect old fashioned one from flea markets (especially in vermont). i made this array of them in france this year. 

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

cherry red.

the cherries in france are très grand . . . and they are as sweet as they are big !

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

lick. lick. lick.

always time for an old school TREAT !

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.

Sunday, June 15, 2014

oh honey.

this might easily be the most amazing honey i have ever eaten.

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.

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