Here are some random pictures from the last months, because that is my life too. Well, maybe not too random. I do like to focus on the positive when I take my pictures. It keeps me grateful. :-)
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A home made latte and a good book. |
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That's the good book I was reading. Highly recommended. |
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Visited the local music and art festival Into The Great Wide Open. |
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Something to aim for. |
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I hadn't bought new artsy books in forever, so these were very welcome. |
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Spooky assisting in my morning art routine. Such a helpful fellow. And handsome too! |
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Visiting the Drents Museum, among others a beautiful exhibit about Iran. |
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A sunrise in black and white. |
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The local beach pavilion. |
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A beautifully handmade leather cover for a hobonichi weeks planner (for next year), made by Galen Leather. |
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"Okay then, you sleep on the left so I can draw on the right." |
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Another wild and crazy morning at my house. |
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Journaling at my coffee table. |
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Another watercolour mosaic in progress in the studio. |
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Clouds over the Wadden Sea. |
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Imaginary flowers in my journal. |
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The first day of autumn brought the first autumn storm and some beautiful skies. |
So now it's time to collect some new experiences and take a blog break. I'll be going to my sister's house again for a little free vacation and no doubt I will be walking a lot and taking pictures as I go. I will not be taking care of her dog this time, so I can go out to different places. No idea yet exactly what I will do, but I'm sure I will fill my time just fine.
Anyway, this means I will be off blog for about two weeks, but I'm sure I will have stuff to share when I get back. Until then I wish you all a wonderful and artsy time!