Painting again

Step by step through my first oil painting in five years, accompanied by Wobbly, an old piece from 2004.

Aunts' birthday

Two of my aunts celebrated their birthdays, which occasioned a nostalgic visit to the 18th century island church of Merimasku. 6th oldest wooden church in continual use in Finland, we were told. Rather lovely. Wish I knew how the patterning on the walls has come about. Rather overdosed on human company now, so I'll be curled up at home with the cat if you need me...