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The more often you draw or paint, the more you see. Subjects often come into view quickly, the variation and the coincidental scenes make it fun every time to grab your materials and get started.
I also notice that if you don't do anything for a while, it starts to itch. You have to do something, whether you want to or not.
Now that I'm writing this, it's almost the end of August, summer will last a little while longer, it will even be a bit sunnier and warmer next week. Still, autumn, with all its colours, will slowly start to show itself again. The changing seasons, the colours, the weather... it's all inspiration material from which I can get a lot of drawings and paintings.
Oratoire de Saint-Guirec
Côtes d'Armor, Bretagne, France
Year: 2024
The Oratoire de Saint-Guirec is a small, picturesque chapel located on the Pink Granite Coast in Ploumanac’h, Brittany, France. Nestled on a tidal islet, it becomes accessible during low tide, adding to its charm. Dedicated to Saint Guirec, a 6th-century Welsh monk, the site is associated with maritime traditions and local legends. Traditionally, young women would prick the statue of the saint with pins, believing it would bring good fortune in love. The oratory’s scenic coastal setting makes it a popular spot for visitors and photographers.
Size: 18cm x 18cm
Technique: Indian ink
Côtes d'Armor, Bretagne, France
Size: 18cm x 18cm
Technique: Indian ink
Phare des Pierres Noires
Finistère, Bretagne, France
Year: 2024
The Phare des Pierres Noires, located off the coast of Finistère, France, is a historic lighthouse designed by Victor Fénoux and constructed between 1867 and 1871. It was inaugurated on May 1, 1872, and helps guide ships through the hazardous Chenal du Four. The lighthouse stands 19.4 meters tall and was automated in 1992. It is known for its distinctive white and red markings and is classified as a historical monument.
Size: 18cm x 12cm
Technique: Indian ink
Finistère, Bretagne, France
Size: 18cm x 12cm
Technique: Indian ink
Alignement de Toulchignan
Morbihan, Bretagne, France
Year: 2024
The Alignement de Toulchignan is a collection of ancient megalithic stones located near Carnac in Brittany, France. These standing stones, or menhirs, are part of the region’s rich prehistoric heritage, dating back to the Neolithic period (around 4500–3300 BCE). Like the more famous Carnac alignments, they were likely used for ritual or astronomical purposes. The site features rows of stones, though smaller and less extensive than the alignments at Ménec or Kermario. Toulchignan’s tranquil, rural setting offers visitors a quieter glimpse into the region’s ancient past.
Size: 18cm x 12cm
Technique: Indian ink
Morbihan, Bretagne, France
Size: 18cm x 12cm
Technique: Indian ink
Whelks
Bretagne, France
Year: 2024
Whelks are common sea snails found on the sandy seabeds of Bretagne’s beaches. These gastropods have conical shells that can reach up to 10 cm in length. They are carnivorous, feeding on worms and other mollusks, and often use their shells to pry open prey. Whelks lay their eggs in spongy masses, which sometimes wash ashore as empty egg capsules. Their shells are often collected by beachcombers and can serve as homes for hermit crabs.
Size: 18cm x 12cm
Technique: Pen and ink
Bretagne, France
Size: 18cm x 12cm
Technique: Pen and ink
