Thursday, February 18, 2010

Le Sorbier sous la neige


Le Sorbier, originally uploaded by whitecoquelicot.

Les Sorbiers, also known as the rowan trees in English, were abundantly decorating our alpine neighborhood with their unusually bright red berries this season. Here, I tried to paint the tree covered with a veil of snow, from a low vantage point. I find the snow a difficult subject in general, and it turned out to be tricky to convey its form especially against the pale background. It definitely needs more experimenting with the palette.

Geneva, CH
February 2010

Monday, February 15, 2010

Tea Room


Tea Room, originally uploaded by whitecoquelicot.

With the frosty windchill in the city lately, a tea room like this seems so inviting, for a hot cup of tea and a lemon tart.

Geneva, CH
February 2010

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Moët & Chandon


Moët & Chandon, originally uploaded by whitecoquelicot.

The morning after the new year's eve in the Parc des Bastions
Genève, CH
January 2010

Friday, February 12, 2010

L'Arve


L'Arve, originally uploaded by whitecoquelicot.

This river, sourced from the massif of Mont Blanc, flows right in front of our apartment. Today, it's deliciously powdered with the morning snowflakes.

Geneva, CH
January