Today I woke up to a beautiful, all encompassing sunshine. I have not looked at the thermometer to see what the temperature is like outside, but for me, for all intents and purposes it is Spring. Yes, with a capital... Continue Reading →
As I look out the window dark clouds are gathering over the pristine sky. The weatherman says fall is here and heavy rains are imminent. And yet I don't want to let go of the bright sun, the long, warm... Continue Reading →
The idea of plein air painting and drawing... all right, plein air anything has fascinated me for a long time. I have seen (and envied) painters who just go out and face the elements, take in the real experience and... Continue Reading →
If you have been reading this blog for a while you'll know that I love reading. Love, love, LOVE reading! You might have heard me rave about specific books (like Petrosyan's The Grey House or García Márquez' A Hundred Years... Continue Reading →
Good question! Do you ever find yourself giving your utmost to something and the next moment not even thinking of it? And it's so strange because I burned, I lived for art and in the past few weeks I found... Continue Reading →
Institutionalized traditions, holidays and „Day of the (and substitute here just about anything)” make me think. Valentines day is no different. Should I express my love for the one on this day only? Why should this day be any different... Continue Reading →
Christmas seems to arrive earlier and earlier each year. The decorated trees, street lights or the agonizing Christmas carols are creeping up as soon as Halloween is over. Although sometimes I feel earlier than that. And I say agonizing, because... Continue Reading →
I read an article by Melanie Stefan the other day that proposed a radical idea, to make a CV of our failures. The publication argued that making such a document would bring to light that not all paths are black... Continue Reading →
Board games are one of my family's big passions. I think that is evident from the fact that I made a card game for my husband's birthday. Whenever we can, we'll play a bit. Sometimes we even invite friends or... Continue Reading →
Adri's Palette 