This is the birthday of a good friend of mine, the composer @dorotheehahne. A special person with a special music. I love to watch the influence of her music on people, it’s unique. Congratulations to you. Daily Painting about the influence of music 26 Mai 2010, 8:00 Einfluss von Hausmusik, Aquarell und Möwenfeder, 29,7 x 21 cm
Today I saw an ad for the International Bowel Day. The sensation on this event is a walkable bowel. I’m very impressed and plan to go there to broaden my horizon – at least I hope I will see some horizon in there. Daily Painting about self-improvement 25 Mai 2010, 7:40 Alle sollten ihren Horizont erweitern, Bleistift auf Aquarell und Acryl, 27 x 21 cm
One thing I really enjoy in the Twitter Community is the politeness and friendliness of the people. Everybody is charming, says Hello and Good Night, holds the door open – a bit like in paradise. And if you’re rude – unfollowed! Daily Painting about peaceful Twitter 24 Mai 2010, 7:58 Keine Zeit für Streit, kein Gewitter bei Twitter, Aquarell, 17 x 24 cm
This is Whitsun, the feast day for peace and understanding. Doves flutter through the air and try to look as symbolic as possible. I’m always impressed how easily people speak about peace without really meaning a single word. Daily Painting about doves in trouble 23 Mai 2010, 7:54 Friedenstauben füttern verboten, Aquarell, 24 x 17 cm
Today I had a call from a sad friend of mine who is in a very difficult situation. And I told her that I would dedicate my Daily Painting to all of us girls who have sorrow and pain, misery and grieve to set a little plant of hope in the month of May. Don’t give up, never say die! 22 Mai 2010, 7:53 Maimädchen, Aquarell, 32 x 24 cm
Today big theft of art in Paris: Picasso’s and other’s masterpieces were deframed and stolen. I know the thief can’t be an artist or he would have taken away the frames! We have enough artworks ourselves! Daily Painting about framework conditions 20 Mai 2010, 7:54 Schlechte Rahmenbedingungen, Bleistift- und Tuscherahmen um Aquarell, 17 x 16 cm
Everyday when I start a new watercolour it’s like a new adventure. Each weather has its own rules, each paper needs other techniques. It’s like climbing on a horse you don’t know – at least I guess it’s like it because I can’t ride. Daily Painting about the unknown 19 Mai 2010, 7:56 Malerin und der tägliche Schritt ins Ungewisse, Aquarell, 32 x 24 cm
A day full of work. Lots of painting, lots of drawing and much of this and that. New projects and new ideas. But now my head feels hollow and sucked. And very, very dumb. It’s a pity that my cleverness only appears spasmodic. Daily Painting about ideas 18 Mai 2010, 7:44 Die liebe Last der vielen Ideen, Aquarell, 24 x 18 cm
Today I rewarded myself for the hard work in the last weeks and had lunch in the restaurant nearby. I had the big fish plate with lobster, asparagus and a glass of wine. For a moment I felt very urban, chic and decadent and then I went home to dig a hole for my old dog rose to replant it. Daily Painting about big-footed life 17 Mai 2010, 7:57 Leben auf großem Fuß, Aquarell auf Einkaufszettel, 13 x 14 cm
What a day: first a Schirmer Workshop in the academy, high up on the tower watercolouring in the sun and then I come back to hear that I sold a picture on the Bristol Affordable Art Fair. Because it’s a painting with cats I celebrate it with a Daily Painting about cats not getting grey at night 16 Mai 2010, 7:44 Manche werden nachts nicht grau, Aquarell, 25 x 17 cm