Monthly Archives: February 2010

Hipster in Black Shawl Collared Coat at the SpiderHouse

February 27, 2010 – 8:47 am

I went to Spider House to meet my daughter, yesterday. It was sunny, and crisp. The two of us were not able to sit together because it was too bright for my daughter’s laptop. I found the perfect table, right in the sun. Very few people were outside, and I soon found out why: it [...]

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Couple at SpiderHouse Patio by the “Mannekin Pis”

February 1, 2010 – 12:34 pm

I painted this couple, enjoying a warm snap that we had – it was beautiful that day. They were seated at a table right by the “Mannekin Pis” (replica of the famous Belgian “Pissing Boy”). It was such a good composition, I could have painted several different versions, if I had more time.

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