Almost all night the wind howled and the rain poured down. It was quite noisy as not having double glazing and indeed having gaps down the side of my door the storm seemed very close. However, unlike several years ago it stayed outside.

It kept me awake though. I’m right at the edge of the village……….and there’s  a big tree not far away. But everything seems okay.

After rain off and on all day it finally looks like the sky is empty.

Today I learned a lot about drawing with caran d’ache crayons. And that you can sharpen them.

Also that, as they are so expensive , you can use the shavings as paint.

I used an old sketch book and made up a scene just to see if it was actually possible. It is.

Then I thought I’d take a photo of today’s painting outfit.

I  drew another Verona scene. This one definitely needs painted.

It was.

Wine time now.

Cheers🍷🍷