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Tides

Last night I walked along the river at low tide. I have walked along the river a few times since I've been here, but last night was the first time I had done so at low tide. It was fascinating to see boats hovering in the middle of the river above the shallow water beneath. Many boats seemed to balance on their keel and/or rudder. Some smaller boats rested at an angle and were only kept from falling by having been tied to the docks. Once again, this was one of the rare moments that I wish I had my camera with me. Luckily, there should be plenty more opportunities for this experience.

Sketching

I have recently been thinking about sketching. I rarely draw any more as my sketch books have gradually been taken over by "to do" lists and vague descriptions of projects. In Pont-Aven, I am surrounded by painters and illustrators. This dynamic, along with the painting history of this area, have allowed me to question my relationship to drawing. This was my meditation two days ago as I walked the area looking for the Tremelo chapel. Here are some of the recent images.

Catalog

River Rocks Moss Rooftops SeaBoats Fishing Language Tongue Conversation Diverse Students Forest Dead Trees Farm History Gaugain Galleries Empty Buildings Chapel Costumes Cobblestones Wind Rain Cold Walking Seclusion Invitation Site Food Bread Market Wine Signs Ingredients Breakfast Pizza Size Light Darkness Flashlight Closing Shutters Windows Wooden Closed Coast Pride Mythology Supplies Resources Coffee Machine Water Kitchen Storage Saw Horses Rural Group Nature Technology Connections

Exploratioin, day 5

I was able to wake up a bit late today and decided to explore town to stimulate my eyes and be alone with my thoughts. The group here is becoming close very quickly, which is great, but I wanted to have a bit of time to focus and some investigation seemed to make sense. It was a very quiet and pleasant experience. Eventually I found a muddy path that took me into a wooded area with multiple, muddy paths that lead up to an area with horses. I didn't go as far as the horses, since the recent rains have created many, very muddy areas on the trail. While there, the light was soft and beautiful and I could hear a dozen different kind of bird songs, with the sound of water in the distance. I photographed the entire walk and have posted the images on my flickr account.

Tomorrow we travel to Quimper. I'm interested to see what the museum offers about the history and culture of this area. I'm wanting more narrative/myth material to work with. I also need to purchase some of the overpriced digital photo paper here, so I can start making small proof prints of my recent ideas.