The getting here was way more eventful than I'd have liked, but the being here has been heavenly. I, who usually get up around 5 am, have slept until 8:30! Okay, just once, but still. That says a lot about how peaceful it is here. I'm way out in rural, inland Brittany, about an hour and a quarter from the north and south coasts. I'm not listening to or watching television, or the radio, or anything, except the quiet world around me. At night, there are many unfamiliar sounds: the rustling of the house, the wails and muffled cries of nocturnal animals. After the first night, I packed away the murder mysteries I'd brought from home to read here. Now I sleep much better ;D.
Here are my first sketches.
I spent a perfect golden afternoon today in Moncontour with talented and graceful poet and photographer/blogger Lucy and her dashing and witty husband, Tom (thanks again for a lovely lunch, you two). Tomorrow Casey comes for a visit. Her husband Michel follows on Friday. Casey and I will be driving to various coastal spots and sketching madly. A bientot!
They are still beautiful even if they aren't the best reproductions. And so cool that you got to see Lucy and Tom. One of my favorite trips last year was made even more fun simply because I met Lucy!
Posted by: Julia@kolo | September 23, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Your sketches are wonderful!! I love all of your work, you inspire me every time! I will be back for more.
Posted by: Jane | September 23, 2009 at 04:25 PM
Just quickly skimming(mid-breakfast!)I thought the basilica one and the last, of cattle, looked very wintry.And all look very "you."
Posted by: dinahmow | September 23, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Sounds like you're enjoying yourself, Laura. That bottle in the top one has a positive gleam to it,and I really like that basilica sketch. More, more. Get back to work, woman! Your peeps are waiting, you know!
Posted by: sue | September 24, 2009 at 12:57 AM
Laura, I love your sketches, despite all the challenges you mention! I hope you continue to have a wonderful time, perfect weather and lots of good food and great walks. Roshan
Posted by: Roshan Reddaway | September 24, 2009 at 01:40 AM
Gorgeous! I love Britanny. 2 years ago I've made the all tour round. Don't know what I like the best. Belle île sur mer - Point du Raz - Roskoff and a lot of other places, I could say all Britany.
Posted by: hfm | September 24, 2009 at 06:02 AM