When I came home for my dad’s funeral, some years ago, I would discovered that my feet knew every bump and farrow of the unpaved walk to the shops.
Now, I live in a new suburb (but back in my home valley) and I am taking little walks to get to know my surrounds. It took us only a couple of days after we first moved in to tell the time by rainbow lorikeets as they flew into the neighborhood.
I am being more intentional and I am doing a little plein air painting as I walk about. I don’t like going for a walk ... but if it’s exploration or reflection or if painting is involved, I will do it!
I love that exploration and reflection motivate your walks - sounds like a lovely way to do some plein air painting. Photography is a more common habit for me on walks but I welcome a different kind of slowness when I walk with just a sketchbook and no technology.
Thanks, Rose, I think most of them are at our libraries. I'd love to hear what you think.
When I came home for my dad’s funeral, some years ago, I would discovered that my feet knew every bump and farrow of the unpaved walk to the shops.
Now, I live in a new suburb (but back in my home valley) and I am taking little walks to get to know my surrounds. It took us only a couple of days after we first moved in to tell the time by rainbow lorikeets as they flew into the neighborhood.
I am being more intentional and I am doing a little plein air painting as I walk about. I don’t like going for a walk ... but if it’s exploration or reflection or if painting is involved, I will do it!
I love that exploration and reflection motivate your walks - sounds like a lovely way to do some plein air painting. Photography is a more common habit for me on walks but I welcome a different kind of slowness when I walk with just a sketchbook and no technology.
I look forward to reading one of your suggested books on walking. Thanks, Kathryn.