The age of Stone (movie 2013)
Landscape, workers toil and a huge monument of stone is rising. A short movie made in Brazil
Voyage of Time (movie 2016)
Voyage of time is a documentary directed by Terrence Malick in 2016. It shows the birth and end of our universe and that all (including us humans) in 45 min.
The Mallow Coloured Garden (Book: Branko Ćopić)
I chose to read “The Mallow Coloured Garden” as a farewell gesture to the children’s books that once captivated me, and which I now plan to donate to a local school. I was a child when I first read this book, and I still love it. The author, Branko Ćopić, could be found on the […]
What are we doing at school? (Peanuts)
What are we doing at school is a good question and depicted in this watercolour reconstruction of a still in a 9 x 9 cm sketch. Charly Brown is a comic character form Peanuts series that appeals to all of us because he is simply a kind looser. There are many animated Peanuts cartoons but […]
The Illusionist (movie 2010)
I really enjoyed “The Illusionist” movie because of its awesome animation. The story might not be super inspiring, but the visuals are amazing. The atmosphere in the movie is great, and you can just enjoy the images without needing explanations. I tried to capture that feeling by sketching a scene from the movie with watercolours. […]
Maria Callas 100 years
Last year marked the 100th anniversary of Maria Callas’ birth, and many people celebrated this milestone. Despite not being a huge opera fan, I was pleasantly surprised when I received an invitation to a celebration. I didn’t have high expectations, but it turned out to be fantastic. Francis van Broekhuizen, who is not only an […]
Lavender Fields
Lavender Fields In the winter, the famous French lavender fields don’t have much color. All the pretty flowers have been picked, and what’s left are short, grayish bushes about 30 cm high. This year, it was very dry, and many fields were renewed, meaning the small plants were taken out, and the land was plowed. […]
French Colorado (Rustrel)
Nearby a small village Rustrel is a national park called French Colorado. It is a colourfull landscape with its ochre earth. The colour has been used since prehistoric times but also modern mines were once here. Not anymore. It is all protected now. The national park offers a 45 or 2 h walk.
Ferrassieres
This sketch depicts the distant hotel in Ferrassières. I encounter this scenery each time I return from a stroll with my dog. It accurately reflects our location and provides information about the altitude as well.
Barbie (Movie 2023)
Barbie is the kind of movie that most adults might hesitate to admit they’ve watched. However, it proves to be a delightful experience for grown-ups accompanying their kids, thanks to its many humorous moments. Despite the movie being named after Barbie, the focus shifts towards Ken, who eventually realizes that life can exist independently of […]