I am leaving for a very exciting trip to Skagern and Ystad (Denmark and Sweden respectively) to paint and see great art. Skagern, the most northern part of Denmark, is known for its beautiful light, beaches and a place where two Seas meet.
Many artists in the late 1800's came to Skagern to paint the landscape. The artist Anna Ancher (born Brondum), 1859-1935, was born in Skagern and chose to paint intimate interiors instead. She was the only artist working in Skagern at that time that was actually born there. Maybe she was bored by the landscape, thought it was too cold, or just loved painting interiors? (My reference is the book "1880-tal i nordiskt maleri" by Amos Anderson, Helsingfors, 1986)
I am looking forward to see her paintings and others at the Skagerns museum.
Well I am not going to be bored by the landscape, perhaps cold, so I am bringing lots of warm clothes.
When I painted "Davenport" (on the California coast) recently, I was also painting what I anticipate to experience on my trip to Osterlen in southern Sweden. A place where I haven't spent much time since I was a child, but still have memories of smell of the sea weed and salt in the air. And it is also a place I dream will be very soothing and peaceful and full of creativity. Will see. Pictures and paintings will be posted when I get back!
Davenport, Oil on wood, 9 x 12 inches