Category Archives: Uncategorized

Second Beach

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Paul

We hiked over the hill to Second Beach to explore. The trail has improved and the beach has more people than our first visit 25 years ago, but it’s still beautiful. As you can see, the weather has changed. Paul

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

First Beach…La Push, Washington

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Paul

We arrived at La Push Friday afternoon. This is Picasso’s first trip of 2014.  It has been sunny, warm, and sublime. Hiking, sketching, and painting during the three longest days of the year. Today a sunbow was an omen for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Beacon Hill Park

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Paul

Beacon Hill Park was one of Emily Carr’s favorite places. Set aside and developed as a park in the 1860’s, it is a remarkable place to ramble and paint. Trees, ponds, birds, flowers, and the ocean compete for your attention. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments

Swiftsure Sailboat Race

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Paul

Tomorrow is the Swiftsure Race, one of the most dificult sailing races on the west coast. Sailboats will leave the harbor in front of our condo early to motor to the starting line in the Straits of Juan de Fuca. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Victoria

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Paul

On the harbor in Victoria, British Columbia. A beautiful suuny day. Off to walk in the footsteps of Emily Carr. Yesterday we came over on the ferry…a scenic ride through the Gulf Islands. Of course that meant photography.

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Last Look at Paris

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Paul

Today we ventured on the train to central Paris. After an hour and several delays we arrived at Chatelet…the French train system is great when it works. We crossed the Seine on our way to lunch at Cinq Mars, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Back in Paris

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Paul

We arrived back in Paris this afternoon after an overnight stop at an Ibis Hotel on the edge of the Fountainbleu Forest. Ibis is cheap and largely you get what you pay for, but it was adequate for one night. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Atelier de la Rose, Weeks 3 and 4

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Jean

Yes, friends.  I have been making art.  We did have a few distractions . . . a rental car that broke down with no replacement for a number of days . . . access to bank accounts that didn’t work … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Atelier de la Rose, Jean's Posts, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

St. Remy de Provence Explorations

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Paul

It has been several days since my last post. We have been busy exploring the area and painting. The weather has begun to change with more clouds although the temperature is still mild. Tonight and tomorrow we are expecting thunder … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

A Car!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Paul

Yes! This afternoon we picked up our new rental car just outside of Toulouse. The transaction followed two morning phone calls and a 2 1/2 hour taxi ride that cost 250E. A bus/train trip would have been cheaper, but by … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments