Yes, yes, yes, long overdue, indeed. It has been some time since we visited, has it not? Well, here I am, present and accounted for, at the moment. So much has happened it is difficult to recount. First and foremost, I finished my painting of Clafoutis, better known as, "I Gave My Love a Cherry". You can see it above. Perhaps not the best photo. I will replace it later, but I did not want to deprive you further. ;0) I'm currently starting two new paintings...that's right, doing double duty. One will be yet another soup, this one a pumpkin soup. I can attest to it's taste, delicious (if I do say so myself), since I made it on Thanksgiving (the soup, not the painting!). And a nice fall painting of a Tart Tatin. I'm eating apples all along to preserve the taste in my mouth. Mmmm... It reminds me of the lovely apple trees in my garden in Savoy. Just the right tartness for a pie and great for making canned applesauce too. Just looking for one small object to give it the right ambiance. All is drawn on canvas and tomorrow I begin the grisailles! Two paintings will give me a chance to switch off when one is drying or I need "new eyes" to see the one I'm working on. Have I whetted your appetite? I think I'll go have another bite of apple. Royal Gala, or Granny Smith? Too many choices...
P.S. I've just uploaded a better image. Enjoy!
