I did a couple of watercolour sketches while I was there, just for the sake of doing it as much as anything else.
We wandered through the house (surprisingly spacious) and studio (not as big as I expected) also and explored Monet's collection of Japanese prints which are on display on the walls where hed left them.
We visited the Orangerie the following day to see the Waterlilly paintings in situ (as well as the other art on view downstairs) .A pleasing experience enhanced by the visit to the gardens.
the watergarden
the main avenue
the river Ru
the sketching artist
view to the Japanese bridge
the lily pond from beside the bridge
I'm busy fishing for the next two weeks, but I'm going to try to get started on some work. Monet's waterlillies have encouraged me to go large again. looking around at the expansive canvases reminded me why I love to paint big canvases. I think the recent smaller work may have stifled my creativity somewhat, but it's OK. I'm cured.
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