Saturday, 12 December 2020

Weekend Post

 Hi Everybody!

Life goes on very well in the clinic. We have good food, good treatment, plenty of free time and a kitchen stocked with fruit, snacks, cake cheese, sausage, various sorts of bread and of course the wonderful coffee machine I showed yesterday. And three good meals a day on top of it all. It's a good place to rest, heal and recuperate.

I have my small journal - a bit larger than A5 - with me, and this is one of the faces I made this week, using water-colours, pencils, a gold pen and some pastels from my 'clinic stash':





I am linking to Paint Party Friday and to Tracey's challenge at AJJ

An evening walk through Kaiserswerth:























Have a great weekend, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!

67 comments:

  1. Your journal page and photos are gorgeous. Make sure you rest and glad all is going well...think I may join you. xxx

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  2. Pretty page and a lovely evening walk. I am glad you are so comfortable at the clinic!

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  3. Oh I love your beautiful lady. You got some wonderful detail in her face, including those high cheek bones. Glad you are finding some art time and getting some good treatment and food too. Take care and happy weekend. Hugs-Erika

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  4. I'm so glad to hear things are going well at the clinic. I love your pretty lady and the evening shots are beautiful. Hugs!

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    1. Thanks Martha, evening walks are always beautiful!

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  5. Lovely painting, Valerie. A beautiful lady. I love the little dots over her eyes. Hope you feel better, my friend.

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  6. It's a fabulous painting, Valerie. You draw faces SO well. She has a genuine beauty about her. It's a wonderful entry for Tracey's theme at Art Journal Journey, too.

    There's something magical about the lights at night, especially during this time of year. Beautiful shots.


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    1. Thanks E! The lights at night are really magical. Stay safe!

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  7. Hi Val, good morning! Glad to hear you are being well cared for! Mum was really good at the dentist's, no problems this time! Have a lovely weekend! Hugs, Sarah

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    1. Thanks Sarah. Good to hear that all went well. Have a great weekend, hugs to all!

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  8. I am glad your stay is going well for you, and have to say having decent food goes a long way to helping! It is good you have time to keep up with your art too.
    Hugs, Deb

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  9. I am very happy that the treatment at the clinic helps!
    I like your pretty lady, and your evening walks are always beautiful!
    Have a great weekend! Hugs!

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  10. This photos are vety nice. Have a nice day:)

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  11. I am very pleased that you are satisfied with the clinic. Beautiful drawing and photos. Lots of health :)

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  12. So glad you are doing so well at the clinic. Love your painting. Have a great weekend. Anesha.

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    1. Thanks Anesha, much appreciated. Have a great weekend!

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  13. Another gorgeous woman from Valerie's brush! I will obviously have to get them all enlarged, printed and framed, and have a gallery of them in the house. But wait, that means I would have to take down all my beloved bird art.......okay, forget that; the birds stay! Your subjects do have a look of mystery about them though; they seem to have depth and a level of inscrutability - far more than just the proverbial pretty face. The nighttime pictures of the neighbourhood are very atmospheric, but I am wondering, do you feel secure wandering around at night by yourself? I suppose I have answered my own question, since the pictures are there to prove it. I hope that you are continuing to enjoy your time at the clinic, and that the benefits therefrom continue to mount. Since you are but a mile from home, do you drop by at your apartment once in a while? Stay well, Valerie. Hugs and kisses from your Canadian friend, David.

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    1. Hi David, I am enjoying supplying you with gorgeous women, even if they are just on paper! I'm sure your birds are better suited for hanging on the walls at home! I feel secure here at night. It's a very quiet place, our local police office is open twice a week for just 2hours, that a lot.I do go by my apartment here and there, it's just along the road and on my route when I go walking.I hope you have some good walks over the weekend, enjoy! Hugs to you and Miriam!

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  14. Glad to hear you are being well taken care of at the clinic. Lovely face you drew and such expressive eyes. The walk so peaceful with all the shining lights. Take care and be well.

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  15. She is beautiful. I’m glad you're getting on well at the clinic and can still do your art there.

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  16. Such a beautiful painting! She is such a beauty 😀. I'm loving the night time photos too with the gorgeous glow of the lights and pretty Christmas tree, everywhere looks so welcoming and cosy! Take care and wishing you well! Hugs, Jo x

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    1. Thanks Jo, have a wonderful weekend, stay safe!

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  17. Hallo liebe Valerie!
    Das Portrait sieht sehr schön aus und erinnert mich an deine junge Freundin Nathalie, mit der du schon viel unterwegs warst. Deine Abendstimmungs-Bilder sind wunderschön.
    Laß es dir gut gehen in der Klinik und genieß diese nicht so isolierte Zeit. Werde wieder ganz gesund und fröhlich. Kreativ bist du ja zum Glück immer noch.
    Alles Liebe und gute Besserung.
    PS: Hast du meine email vom 7.12. erhalten?

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    1. Danke Sabine! Ja, ich hab deine mail bekommen, ich Schreibe morgen, Die Klinik ist gut. Dir ein schoenes Wochenende!

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  18. Your evening walk was lovely with all those pretty lights. I'm so glad you are being well treated. Take care and get well!

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  19. Great photos and your art is beautiful Valerie!
    Best wishes,
    Alison xx

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  20. Love you, love your art, love your photos, thank you!!!

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    1. Thanks Peggy, what a lovely Thing to day! Have a great Weekend!

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  21. I am so happy you are doing well there. I love this face especially the eyes. Well done.

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  22. Good to hear you are doing well and that you are being well looked after. Most important! Beautiful art piece. The evening walk photos are lovely.

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  23. I'm so happy to hear you have taken some arty stash with you, all that rest has helped you create even more beautiful work, she is a delight to my eyes. She's so pretty with her big brown eyes and a lovely companion to have with you on your healing journey.
    Sounds like a 5* hotel, I like the idea of fruit 24/7 hee hee..
    Sending Hugs your way Tracey xx

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    1. Thanks Tracey, it's really a and of plenty Here. Enjoy your Sunday!

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  24. you are making good use of your healing time. you are a truly talented artist. stay well. xo

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    1. Thanks Michele, art is a good was to come to peace!

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  25. I'm glad that you are still able to craft while you recuperate in the clinic and it sounds as if you are being looked after really well, and great to hear that there's a coffee machine as well as good snacks!
    Love this beautiful face, she has such a serene look. I enjoyed seeing the photos, places always look so different at night, and especially with the Christmas decorations glowing.
    Hugs, Avril xx

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    1. Thanks Avril. It's a good place to be, that's for certain!

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  26. Schön so ein geborgenden Ort für deine Gesund zu haben und alles da ist was du so brauchst für diese Zeit!
    Es ist ein wundervolles Gesicht, voller liebe strahlt es aus, ich liebe es!
    Schöne Fotos in der Nacht und es hat was so versorgliches und beruhigendes!!!
    Liebe Umarmung und winke Elke

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    1. Vielen Dank, liebe Elke. Dir einen schönen Tag, bleib gesund!

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  27. What a great way to spend your convalescence, your drawing is fabulous, and the photo's are really lovely. Take care and get well xx

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    1. Thanks Sue, this is a good place to recover. Stay safe!

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  28. Your drawing is so beautiful. Aren't journals so handy? I'm glad that you're able to recuperate in a clinic that is fully stocked with good food and kind people. That can make a world of difference. Sending lots of hugs! RO

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  29. She is very beautiful to say the least!
    Your photos are so lovely Valerie.
    Hope you are feeling better.

    Hugs ☕

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  30. That girl in your painting is very pretty. I wish I looked like her. Lol. Glad you are recuperating well in the clinic.

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    1. Thanks, I wouldn't mind being young and pretty again either!

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  31. So happy to hear that you are in a good place with positive things around you. Hope you recover soon. I am most impressed that you have a stash with you and could make something so cool as your journal page. Your woman is gorgeous and so well done. Amazing pictures too.

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    1. I never von anywhere without my stash! Have a wonderful week, stay safe!

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  32. A lovely selection of evening walk photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  33. Hello Valerie, I have been spending some time reading your blogposts and, of course, found you were at the clinic. I am so happy you have access to a beautiful coffee machine!! All the very best as you benefit from the care you're receiving. Lots of peaceful and times to renew your wellbeing.
    Thank you for sharing those charming photos of Kaiserwerth and also your artwork which I'm so glad you continue with. Warmest good wishes, Sue xx

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  34. Clinic??? I hope you are ok my friend!! Beautiful art!!! Big Hugs!

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  35. I'm glad your clinic stay is going well. I'm enjoying your photos of the outdoor Christmas decorations :)

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