Arlington Way

Today was a good day for plein air and I had a great time painting this little street in Islington. People looking on were so friendly and interested. Two men, independently of each other, even specially parked their vans on the other side of the street in order not to disturb my view. So kind!

oil on wood panel - Öl auf Holzplatte - huile sur plaque de bois
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"
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Barbican and Shard

Today my friend Olha Pryymak and I met up for a plein air session at the canal in Islington. At last the weather was good and it was great fun (although the light kept changing...). Much nicer than being out there on my own. The two towers on the right are the Barbican and the new Shard Tower, which is the tallest in Europe at the moment.

oil on wood panel - Öl auf Holzplatte - huile sur plaque de bois
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"
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Islington Streetlamp

I enjoy walking through the city in the evening. Whether in the very busy areas with thousands of lights and people or in quiet, peaceful residential streets like this one - both have their charm.


oil on wood panel - Öl auf Holzplatte - huile sur plaque de bois
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"
sold - verkauft - vendu

St.Mary's Path

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"
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An intimate little path that leads you past St.Mary's church in Islington. I didn't actually walk through it, so I have no idea where it goes, but it sure did look inviting!

Breakfast at Otto Lenghi's

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"
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This is a very nice restaurant that we discovered in Islington in Northern London, just round the corner from where we were staying. The interior was very classy and individual, a mixture of cool minimalism, seventies' chic and warm atmosphere. I especially liked the Panton chairs in different colours, all grouped around two long tables and the big flower bouquet. Should you be in London sometime, it is a "must" visit - the food is devine!
I will be going to London again next week (can't get enough of it) and will definitely explore the other Otto Lenghi locations!

Night on Upper Street, London

oil on canvas panel - Öl auf Malplatte - huile sur carton entoilé
15 cm x 15 cm / 5,9" x 5,9"
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As it should be when you come to London, of course it rained. The first three nights we stayed in Islington, where this scene was enhanced by the reflections on the wet pavement. Sometimes we artists do love rain, don't we?