Summering in the south of France with Diane Olivier doesn't suck

For the last four years, I've spent two weeks of June in the south of France drawing landscapes every day. Let me expand on what happens on a daily basis: drawing landscapes, stuffing my face with goat cheese and swimming.

While it sounds 'rough', actually we do work really hard and I usually have about 20 pastels to show for my efforts.

I'm starting to design Diane's 2012 website and I'm going through photos like these:


Terry Ludwig Intense dark set II. All over me.

Market day

This is what my setup looks like

One of my favorite drawings from last year

The spot where I drew that drarrrring

Rosé, cheese and dead olive soldiers.

Oh and here is one for the bikey folk: my French whip. Our morning routine involves a 6am ride for croissants...