Monthly Archives: May 2016

Long Danish Evening

Posted on May 31, 2016 by

It gets dark really late in Copenhagen this time of year and it is delightful to sit outside talking until late in the evening. Bare feet, green lawns, blue skies, old friends, is there a better way to end the … Continue reading →

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Our Friend Paolo

Posted on May 30, 2016 by

Our friend Paolo is a great conversationalist. He likes to think, dispute and resolve issues of every kind. He has a very nice way of listening to what others say and then responding to it. He holds very still, keeps … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Spring Day and a Physics Problem

Posted on May 29, 2016 by

The weather these past few days Odense Denmark may be just about best I have ever experienced- sunny, breezy and perfect for bare feet. The incredibly green lawns, hedges and trees intensifies the impact. And what better way to enjoy … Continue reading →

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Playing Is Serious Work

Posted on May 28, 2016 by

The grandson of our host here in Odense came over for the morning. He is a beautiful child of nearly two years. I noticed how serious he was as he went about the work of playing. He had a plan … Continue reading →

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Happy Hour at Munke Mose Park, Odense

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

Munke Mølle is a park in Odense that borders the city center. I was sketching there late this afternoon and it was full of people beginning their weekend, including this group of men having a beer together. I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Cemetery in Odense Denmark

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

Yesterday I walked past a cemetery in Odense Denmark. Its expansive grounds were centered around a large church but divided by hedges and paths. I sat on one of the many benches beneath a large tree and sketched the line … Continue reading →

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Danish Farm and Field

Posted on May 25, 2016 by

After driving through many hours of gorgeous farmland, we arrived in Odense Denmark late this afternoon. While in Germany, I drew a few scenes similar to this one using pen and watercolor but lost the structure of the field in … Continue reading →

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An Avenue of Trees

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

It turns out that Dinklage Germany, which we stumbled upon when looking for a hotel at the end of the day yesterday, is lush, green and incredibly beautiful. When we saw it this morning we decided to spend a day … Continue reading →

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From the Car Window

Posted on May 23, 2016 by

We had a great day driving from Beze, France to Dinklage, Germany, which is just south of Bremen. In the morning we were surrounded with huge fields of greens and yellows that stretched from horizon to horizon. I kept my … Continue reading →

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Driving Through France

Posted on May 22, 2016 by

We are slowly making our way from Barcelona to Copenhagen and drove today in France from Narbonne on the Mediterranean to Beze, a small village not far from Dijon. Although the jostling of a car in motion creates challenges, I really … Continue reading →

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