another realm

literally and figuratively.leon was the seat of the kings of leon.it has a spectacular gothic catherdal, a well kept city wall. and a farmer's market to die for . 

it's not quite northern spain as it is on the meseta, the castillian plateau where the rain in spain stays if you recall my fair lady.talk about poetic license.¯\_(ツ)_/¯ the cantabrian range stops the rain and that plain is dry,dry.we skipped the cathedral bcse we had visited it some years ago

but went to the colegiata and its museum. my heart stopped there looking at the samit textiles they had. no photos, no postcards in the shop.ಠ_ಠ

if only i need to work on my memory to treasure what i saw.

well kept city walls

the old city has a lot of character and it isthe old city has a lot of character and it is

 not excesively touristy. yet.

 

the food both cooked or produce is serious-

frehsly ground smoked  sweet and hot paprika for sale.cheese and wine galore. and assorted kinds of dried beans.it is a veritable feast for the senses.

we banqueted and for a more than reasonable price.

it was a glorious saturday and accomapnied by good friends. life is good.

neki desu 

 

becoming an unasuming art

repair, reuse.

have a good weekend

take care it's friday 13th  (　ﾟДﾟ)          

neki desu

 

more monoprinting

another practice paper. there's nothing that a good paper cannot withstand. i've rubbed this baby with alcohol and it held w/out disintegrating.materials have to be good no matter what your practice is.

paper, paints, yarns, dyes good materials are a source of pleasure in my book.like morning sun entering the window when i'm taking a shower.

mid month and i still need to work out some kinks in my upcoming trip.

three layers and it hardly shows.

more coming up.it's not textiles but it's quite fun.

neki desu