Seine, Evening II

Here's the left side of the diptych (complete piece is below) inspired by what I felt one evening a few summers ago looking at what must be the most beautiful river in any city in the world. Late this afternoon I walked across the Pont Neuf from the Louvre, and the Seine showed a different lovely face, lit this time by a low autumn sun. Hopefully I can remember that in another painting.

Seine, Evening I

I spent six hours in the Tate Gallery this afternoon, and was still rushing around at closing time trying to take everything in (I shouldn't have left the Turners for last.) Tomorrow morning I leave via the chunnel for Paris, and I'll be happy to see the Seine again.

Rainy Morning, London

Sitting under the awning of a coffee shop somewhere in Pimlico, trying to stay dry.

Sunday Sketchbook: London

I spent five hours of this rainy Sunday at the National Gallery, then ate dumplings in Chinatown made by a little old lady rolling dough in the tiny restaurant's front window, and took a long evening walk back to my room on the West End through wet, lamplit St. James Park--all my idea of London at her best.