These petroglyph pins were the beginning of my urge to go flat. I went flatter and flatter until I found myself on paper with pen, ink and watercolor making vignettes of all that charmed me the summer of 2009 in the south of France. I’ve just registered in a 6 weeks course for artists, “Making [...]
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Door Knockers, a universal symbol of welcome
December 15, 2010
“Le Heurtoir” is my favorite type of door adornment. The 18th century door knocker reminds me of my former profession, jewelry design. Like jewelry, the design must satisfy definite requirements: it must be both handsome and be sturdy enough to be worn. La Cascade’s door knocker has lasted, along with the door, for over 300 years. Unlike jewelry, it must also be functional. Within these limitations, there are endless variations.
Nese’s Recipes · day seven
September 20, 2009
Lunch in Albi Albi was wonderful. The day was bright and the gargoyles on the cathedral came to life in the strong play of sun and deep shadow. Lunch was less than wonderful. We were seduced by tables set out in an ancient cobblestone courtyard under huge square umbrellas, but the food was sorry mass-produced [...]