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Meanwhile, I am doing lots of painting and enjoying the summertime weather's opportunities. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-31890518281689095412017-07-10T05:02:56.258-07:002017-07-10T05:02:56.258-07:00I love very much your summer views and colors... F...I love very much your summer views and colors... Funny cat a beautiful cups of tea... Happy July in N. Y. Gabri millecrocettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841451211269069866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-66183729913391446282017-07-08T13:40:41.918-07:002017-07-08T13:40:41.918-07:00Hello Diane, and thanks for visiting again. During...Hello Diane, and thanks for visiting again. During these summer months, the Union Sq farmers market is an amazing place to see, but even the smaller farmers markets around the city do come into their own.<br />Earlier this week I walked past the site of the fallen willow tree, and the entire tree had been cleared away.<br />It's been ages since I've been up to the Cloisters, but I also have some nice memories, including a time very long ago when a boyfriend treated me to a champagne and caviar et al. picnic in Fort Tryon Park. Must have been in the late 1960s.<br />Once again I am way overdue for posting a new blog. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-74347933498464737142017-07-08T13:21:45.989-07:002017-07-08T13:21:45.989-07:00Hello Frances, here I am again and not cranky this...Hello Frances, here I am again and not cranky this time. All your photos are delightful but I must say, the pix of the Farmers Market produce are spectacular. Am not a cauliflower fan in the least but you make even those look tempting. <br />Also admire the (sad) photo of the fallen tree. Do you ever take the subway up to the Cloisters & Fort Tryon Park? I have such happy memories of them from childhood & later, college visits. Would love to read your take on them if you do visit this year.<br />Many thanks,<br />Diane<br />In Hot "but it's a dry heat" ColoradoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-70037028084160241632017-07-02T05:34:34.962-07:002017-07-02T05:34:34.962-07:00It's so good to see this comment from you, Luc...It's so good to see this comment from you, Lucille. Yes, there are definitely some colors that fill my comfort zone. It's sometimes interesting for me to attempt to stretch beyond it...often easier with the knitting that with painting!<br />Thank you also for the updating on jet setting O. I envy him being able to travel to Japan...even with the humidity. (We have had plenty of humidity here in the past few days...it always eventually catches up with us every summer.) I know you will be glad to have him back in London soon. I'm also still hoping to have a UK trip this year and will keep you posted. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-32863347260368983842017-07-01T13:18:37.561-07:002017-07-01T13:18:37.561-07:00Your painting and knitting share a very similar pa...Your painting and knitting share a very similar palette. I think both are wonderful and am so impressed that you have returned to an old medium with such success. O has swapped the New York heat for Japanese humidity but will be back with us in London shortly via Hong Kong. I'll be very relieved to see him in one piece after some health issues.Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414527658216916537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-80543168156554986182017-07-01T10:45:24.123-07:002017-07-01T10:45:24.123-07:00Hazel, I am so glad that you enjoy seeing the phot...Hazel, I am so glad that you enjoy seeing the photographs from around the city. Lots to see in summertime months...although when it's hot it's not really too pleasant to take long walks.<br />Thanks very much for the kind words about the painting. Much appreciated! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-10088667081380489392017-07-01T10:42:56.698-07:002017-07-01T10:42:56.698-07:00Thank you, Titti. Since this post, I've give...Thank you, Titti. Since this post, I've given the "rescued" painting a few more tweaks and think I might have finished it.<br />Happy Weekend! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-4794490094051461762017-07-01T09:21:41.968-07:002017-07-01T09:21:41.968-07:00I love your posts especially when I spent 4days in...I love your posts especially when I spent 4days in NYC a couple of years ago with my DD and DGD we had so much fun and it brings it all back especially Central Park although of course we never saw it all but I was lucky enough to see the Beatles cIrcle and a guitarist playing away. Your painting is gorgeous you are so talented. It's lovely being retired and planning the enjoyable days we can have. Enjoy the summer Frances, I think ours is hidden for a few days but I am sure it will be back soon.<br />Hazel c ukhazel c UK https://www.blogger.com/profile/01638654030434369177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-69784652990827985122017-06-30T11:49:16.878-07:002017-06-30T11:49:16.878-07:00What a lovely painting Frances! You are just great...What a lovely painting Frances! You are just great :)<br />Lovely pictures from a lovely summercity...<br />Hug from TittiHWIT BLOGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06851355663006106726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-88760143055436556322017-06-29T15:51:19.099-07:002017-06-29T15:51:19.099-07:00I so appreciate your comment. Something that I am...I so appreciate your comment. Something that I am increasingly aware of post-retirement last year, is to wake up in the morning and very loosely plan a day that pleases me. I love to paint, and it's been grand to return to oils, next to an open window...with the nearby tv telling me more terrible news developments from the current President. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-20969496674435312872017-06-29T14:26:03.034-07:002017-06-29T14:26:03.034-07:00A lovely post, Frances - and like everyone else, I...A lovely post, Frances - and like everyone else, I absolutely love your oil painting. Please continue to paint - you really mustn't waste such a huge talent. xx<br />Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914227535503925006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-54531932831308413522017-06-28T06:34:50.406-07:002017-06-28T06:34:50.406-07:00Thank you, Carol! I am definitely enjoying both s...Thank you, Carol! I am definitely enjoying both summer produce and getting reacquainted with good old oil paints. xo<br />Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-3567833688560235562017-06-27T17:03:36.697-07:002017-06-27T17:03:36.697-07:00So nice to catch up with you in a new blog post. T...So nice to catch up with you in a new blog post. Those tomatoes and strawberries look amazing. Such color. Glad you're painting again. It's always hard to pick it up again after such a long time away. Enjoy it!Carol Crump Brynerhttp://blog.carolcrumpbryner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-83779653210085812802017-06-27T07:30:33.329-07:002017-06-27T07:30:33.329-07:00Susan, thank you for those very kind words. There...Susan, thank you for those very kind words. There are so many interesting sights around NYC. Something is always new and interesting, while there is still enough of classic old New York to form a base. June is a grand month here...July can be a bit too hot! xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-78956016745728978962017-06-27T01:48:33.190-07:002017-06-27T01:48:33.190-07:00I love going on your tours around the city with yo...I love going on your tours around the city with you Frances and your painting is wonderful...so happy to follow you here and see you on Instagram too. Hope you're enjoying a lovely week,<br />Susan x♥ Mary Janes TEAROOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05773609140590006438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-14741584523239761922017-06-26T18:07:30.571-07:002017-06-26T18:07:30.571-07:00I am so happy to see your comment, and appreciate ...I am so happy to see your comment, and appreciate your compliments. <br />I would encourage you to try some of the large oil pastels. Maybe just a few to get the "feel" of what might be possible?<br />Today was cool enough for me to be able to split my day into painting and knitting. Bliss. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-37009248627820102722017-06-26T16:17:36.102-07:002017-06-26T16:17:36.102-07:00I am loving your painting and the ones I saw on in...I am loving your painting and the ones I saw on instagram Your backgrounds are so intriguing.<br />I envy your ability to walk to the Farmers Market and your wonderful walk abouts.<br /><br />I too have been such a long time away from painting<br />not sure my hands can take it. (I am shaking more and dropping everything very frustrating) But maybe that could be a new style ? I am thinking of using the big oil pastels not the smaller ones you find in shops. But I do enjoy the feeling of a brush in my hands.<br />I do the smaller craft type art now but I miss painting. and printmaking. I am thinking of adding onto my garage so I could paint and have room for printmaking. I dream big sometimes.<br /><br />cheers, parsnip and thehamishangryparsniphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236094827257446781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-45966646737414506352017-06-26T06:46:19.344-07:002017-06-26T06:46:19.344-07:00Dear Rachel, you would laugh to see the congested ...Dear Rachel, you would laugh to see the congested corner of my bedroom where my easel stands. I have so many other ongoing "creative" projects, as well as materials for projects I have yet to begin...it's quite a sight. Still, I truly love making things and am so happy to at last have the ability to set my priorities. As you say, it is a very satisfying feeling. I am finding that even when I am walking around the city, or sitting in a cafe with friends I am increasingly aware of the visual world. (Have to make sure I don't stumble and fall again though! Ha ha.)<br />I love street sculpture. It is grand to have such projects funded by various sources. One of the bridges that crosses the Hudson River has recently reopened after great renovation and now features beautiful evening lighting...I have so far only seen the effects on tv, but have found them spectacular. Even if I wonder a bit about what it might be like to be driving across the bridge in the midst of the light show...hoping the designers and installers took all that sort of thing into consideration...<br />What a long comment, eh? xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-39906690268508838722017-06-26T06:36:54.078-07:002017-06-26T06:36:54.078-07:00Yes Gina, I remind myself that until fairly recent...Yes Gina, I remind myself that until fairly recently, I wasn't part of IG, and that blogging is still my favorite medium. You know what an avid reader I am, and somehow blogging gives me an opportunity to do a bit of writing. Definitely does take longer than the Insta feature, though. Thank you for your kind words. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-71757254882821191942017-06-26T06:33:54.188-07:002017-06-26T06:33:54.188-07:00Donna, our summer weather was slow in arriving thi...Donna, our summer weather was slow in arriving this year, but definitely has settled in now. I am glad to have the freedom to enjoy it...and don't miss having subway commutes to work! I do miss my work colleagues and am trying to stay in touch with them.<br />Having seen examples of your paintings, I definitely would encourage to find your way back to your easel. My "studio" is really just a corner of my bedroom, but I'm fortunate to have wonderful northern light through a large window.<br />Much of etsy remains a mystery to me, but I am always rather delighted when someone wishes to purchase something I have created.<br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-13731533581898003552017-06-25T23:49:33.952-07:002017-06-25T23:49:33.952-07:00I am glad to hear you are painting again. I am al...I am glad to hear you are painting again. I am also doing more work when a jolt from an unlikely source not connected with painting at all made me sit up and do something. It is a very satisfying feeling isn't it? <br /><br />I also like seeing oversize street sculpture such as the ballerina in city streets. I remember in Berlin coming across many one year. Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28203207265144759.post-69517150219670224232017-06-25T23:40:39.797-07:002017-06-25T23:40:39.797-07:00I know I see much of what you are doing on Instagr...I know I see much of what you are doing on Instagram but it is still lovely to read a blog post from you Frances. You paintings are beautiful.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.com