distracting myself

Isn't it amazing how we can recognise a whole city
from a few brush strokes ? This is Varanasi
where I stayed for several months, a truly fascinating place.

A rock pool at Yamba, drove there one day with friends.

No, the book still hasn't materialised, lost in some twists of
who knows what. So I'm doing other things.
(.... ******* **** ....)

Bought a gorgeous book, Equus, photos by Tim Flach
& a lovely reunion
& a food tripper

nearly there

This is the intro page of our book
Nearly there...or not.

Interesting technology here

&, for a sister who soon starts a job with
an ngo in South America, here's two heroes:
Sebastiao Salgado & Wade Davis

signs

part of a sign in a nearby small town


& another that has since been sprayed by some
no-talent tom cat.

Speaking of which.. but no..
& cats are fine, they are totally upfront about their motives.
(Had to come back & edit this: so angry about something.)

Some interesting stuff here, - check out the FM 100 Hue test.

drawings

I came across this group years ago, I think in the
SF Asian Art Museum, & made several drawings. They were
a honey coloured timber, with remains of painting, & had
an endearing aliveness ~ life size as I recall, so it
felt like the figures were looking back & even commenting.

I'm in magical thinking mode, perhaps.

Don't you think it's fascinating to see what was happening
in other places, at the same time?

& then there's the timeless..

china

From my trip down the Yangtze in about 1982 ~ I can recall
a man coming up to me & saying ' You must be 40 at least',
he didn't seem to get that it wasn't a winning
opening gambit. The river, & especially the gorges, was
truly fantastic. & August unbelievably hot.

The book..seems to be taking the slow boat..

I like these papercuts,
& this artist has some awesome works

storms

Stormy weather. Not just outside.
If I was lightning, I'd probably strike someone.

wrapped eggs

I painted these wrapped eggs in mexico, on the hand made paper
that looks like Australian paperbark trees. The wrappers they
used in the San Cristobal market were the outer leaves of
corn cobs. At home I'd put the eggs in a glass of water ~
if they float, they're bad.

..This excruciating waiting trip continues..