And not much banking. I went up town to the bank as my Italian bank app wanted me to ” prove my credentials” at an ATM. However as it involved doing things I’ve never done before I decided to go back on Sunday when there hopefully will not be a queue of people waiting for me to get it done. ( and I can go into the bank on Monday if my card gets swallowed up or I just can’t do whatever it is I need to do.)
Having got that organised I came home via the supermarket where I bought some fruit to paint. ( and some other stuff.)

Then I finished yesterday’s cabbage and onion painting.

After lunch I couldn’t make up my mind what to do so I thought that I’d try everything.
At the back of my mind I know that all the still lives with water soluble oil paint will need some time to dry. I’d like them ready and varnished by July. I have 4 more frames.
So I drew apricots in a plate with charcoal.

Then I painted one of the green apples I bought.

After finishing that I could have started a Trani painting, but decided that I would be cooking the little tomatoes tomorrow so I’d better paint them today.


It’s lovely having a proper seat and table. Nice not to have a sore back after painting.
I’m still enjoying my new look gallery without the bed sofa.
Wine time now.
Cheers🍷🍷
And my roses are blooming …..


