*watercolor paintings

So happy to finally share the first

watercolor painting update of the year!

I hope you enjoy them!

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*from spring to summer

Some analogues from last month. 

Meanwhile, spring seems to be turning into summer very quickly.

Temperatures are climbing to 31 degrees, and all I do is work in the garden or sit at my desk painting, taking breaks in between. Almost all plants have found their spot in the garden beds by now, only a few are still waiting in the greenhouse. 

In one of our neighboring villages, there is a little stream where ducks are always swimming around, mostly Indian Runner ducks. Because of this, they call it the “Bacherlebnisdorf” (“stream experience village”). Drivers have to be careful because the ducks stay very close to the roadside and regularly cross the road, but it’s always a bit of a highlight to watch them. They are truly natural traffic controllers.

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*Spring gardening & peaceful home moments

{Music: Lavender Fields – James Quinn + Breathe – Gideon Matthew + Float – Gideon Matthew}

Early May days –

a home filled with the scent of lilac, incense, and tree resin,

caring for the vegetable plants I grew from seed,

observing snails and birds in the garden,

and finishing another handmade kitty bonnet.

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*visit from the ice saints

The Ice Saints have been intense this year. The tomato, paprika, and squash plants are still patiently waiting in the greenhouse before being planted into the garden beds. But the cucumber plants are already starting to show their first blossoms, and I’m harvesting fresh salads and spinach every day. On our Sunday walk by the river, we saw two black storks up close. Such impressive birds! I also started painting again and can't wait to share the result with you. I wish time wouldn't pass so quickly!

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*cherry blossom

Sadly, I got sick again right after I took up painting, and I am still trying to recover, but in the meantime I wanted to leave some analogue pictures from the beginning of April here.

Since it finally rained a little, some beautiful bee-eaters are circling in front of my window. Their sounds are unmistakable, and their feathery splendor is so exotic! I would be so happy to find one of their feathers someday!

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*May makes everything new

A few days ago, we had minus 4 degrees in the morning, and a short time later the temperatures climbed to almost 28 degrees. Those rapid changes are quite strenuous for the body, and I try to do my best to adapt. The lilacs have started to delight us with their scent, and the first elderflowers have begun to bloom. We cut our huge hedge, so our weekends have been quite busy, and in between I try to catch up on other garden tasks. It hasn’t rained for a very long time, farmers are concerned, and birds, as well as mice and insects, are busy visiting our watering station. The weather in our area is really intense in many ways.

Apart from everything that’s happening in the garden right now, I’ve made a few small attempts to pick up my brushes again and started painting after a break of almost a year. I’m not sure where it’s leading yet, but it feels like a big step for me. Let's see what else May brings. As they say, May makes everything new, and that wouldn't be so bad, I think.

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