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February 2026 - Everything is in Motion
February 2026 - Everything is in Motion -   A mild February evening. My husband and I were leaning against the railing of the ferry from Tenerife to La Gomera. An elegant two-masted ship was anchored in the harbour, gently... »read more

January 2026 - The Magic of Colour
January 2026 - The Magic of Colour -   In spring, when colourful flowers sprout in the garden under blue skies, I feel light-hearted and cheerful – like the lively birds in the trees. It's quite different in winter, when a grey... »read more

December 2025 - Berlin Snow Ladies
December 2025 - Berlin Snow Ladies -     Although Berlin is located far to the north and east of Germany, it rarely snows here. And when it does, everyone goes crazy. Sledges are quickly dug out of the cellars, and parents... »read more

November 2025 - Fighting the November Blues
November 2025 - Fighting the November Blues - When I look at the bare branches of almost leafless trees in November, where only here and there a leaf still trembles defiantly in the wind; when the sky appears in its mouse-grey cloud... »read more

October 2025 - A Bay Full of Memories
October 2025 - A Bay Full of Memories - There are many special things about travelling in a self-guided way. But the best of them are the insider tips from other travellers. "What, you don't know this beach yet? It's fantastic! Nice... »read more

September 2025 - The Soul of Art
September 2025 - The Soul of Art - In the beginning, it was pure pleasure. When I painted my first picture outdoors in nature in 1978, I immediately discovered my passion for this form of painting. While travelling, I created small... »read more

August 2025 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa
August 2025 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa -     Travel begins in the mind – as an idea for destinations and routes. I wanted to paint the Leaning Tower of Pisa, my husband didn't want to drive the long distance by car. The... »read more

July 2025 - João's Bar
July 2025 - João's Bar - Art is a broad discipline. I feel that I belong to the plein air and watercolour painters. Even within this circle, no two styles are alike: some prefer watercolour pencils, others paint wet-on-wet. Some love... »read more

June 2025 - A Very Special Day
June 2025 - A Very Special Day - On June 18, 1982, I saw Odeceixe beach for the first time – and it was like love at first sight. I was standing high up on the cliffs to the south, letting my gaze wander over the vast... »read more

May 2025 - Mario's Vespa
May 2025 - Mario's Vespa -   Paintings that I do plein-air almost always have a story behind them. The story of Mario's Vespa began at the Trittau mill market, where my husband Klaus and I offered our magnetic bookmarks for... »read more