Back in Time

Snowy and Dermott have just reminded me that this blog was supposed to be about their adventures in Tuscany. They have asked me to post their portrait with Santa.

At this time of year the people of CF don Biblical costume and the whole Centro Storico (old part of town) becomes Bethlehem. The usually sparsely inhabited streets are a teaming mass of pilgrims weaving their way past ancient artisans plying their trades and selling wine and hot flat bread. At the top of the hill under the tower there is a stable with baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

This year the holy family was played by our local optometrist with his wife and newborn. Having taken about 50 photos in my journey up the hill, when I finally got to the stable the memory card in my camera was full. Of course I had forgotten my new glasses, provided by Joseph/Carlo, and couldn't see to delete a couple of photos! That's irony. The whole thing happens again in a week's time so hopefully I'll have my act together by then.

Some figure work

I've been wanting to join a life drawing class but haven't been able to find one locally, so back to good old WetCanvas where there is a very lively, friendly, virtual life drawing thread. Photos are generously provided by the model Sophie.
My hyacinth bulb continues bloom. I was disappointed with this effort, so will probably try another now that the flowers are all out.

Repeating myself

I think I've captured the colour of the buds but after painting three versions of this bulb already I'm rather disappointed with the leaves. I'll have another go when the buds burst.