December 1, 20248 Comments

Autumn Leaves (4)

A more impressionistic transformation of the artwork Autumn Leaves, and that one is based on a photo that I made of the forest floor in the windy northwest corner of our garden, with a great variety in trees with leaves in all kind of shapes and colors.

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November 6, 20245 Comments

Dark Times

We are witnessing the beginning of a pitch-black period. 

For all those who care about nature, about the oppressed, about justice and democracy. 

And for those who care about the rights of women, of those with a different opinion, sexual orientation, of those with a colored skin...

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November 6, 202410 Comments

Colorful Morning

It is the first week of November, more than 3 weeks before that terrible day. And the first advertisements are already appearing.

So it is high time that I post again the works from the series Colorful Days....

If, with this mini series, I manage to persuade just 1 person to buy less this year, or maybe even not to participate in the madness called Black Friday, the earth will have made a small victory....

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October 31, 20248 Comments

Healing Forest (2)

Lying on our backs in the woods, we observe nature's symphony flying above, and the gentle dance of light amid the trees—a phenomenon known as Shinrin-Yoku, or "forest bathing," celebrated in Japan. It refreshes the body and mind, enhancing health and well-being.

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October 24, 20246 Comments

Autumn Leaves (2)

After a beautiful late summer week mid September, it's autumn now. The temperature has dropped considerably but it is still very pleasant to work outside. The past week even 'warm' for this time of the year.

Many trees are now mostly bare, but the maple is still holding its coloring leaves firmly. And the leaves of the hawthorn look like they could stay on the trees for many weeks to come.

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October 11, 20244 Comments

Autumn Leaves

After a beautiful late summer week mid September, it's autumn now. The temperature has dropped considerably, rain showers are frequent, although not very heavy.

Many leaves have been blown off the trees and bushes the past two weeks, we are collecting those fallen leaves from the paths and grass almost daily and putting them in a large mesh basket so they can compost in the coming months.

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September 16, 2024No Comments

Shivering Trees

Early on an autumn morning, the just-risen sun caresses the landscape. The sounds are muffled by a light haze rising from the cold waters of the river. The first rays of the sun cause a shiver, both from the awareness of the night's chill and the longing for the sun's warmth....

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September 13, 20242 Comments

Whispering Leaves

A sunny autumn day
The garden breathes colors
Leaves whispering

After a beautiful late summer week, it has now become autumn. The temperature has dropped considerably, compared to that warm week. Rain showers are frequent, although not very heavy.

Many leaves have been blown off by a summer storm, we are collecting those fallen leaves almost daily...

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