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Bok. 18. 11. 2010 - 7. 1. 2019
A diverse offering twixt the interesting, the unusual, and the amusing.
Winner of 'Blogger of the Year, 2020'.
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Optimistic Cro!
The difference between an optimist and a pessimist, is that the optimist enjoys himself whilst waiting for the inevitable! I AM that optimist!
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
This is a daily, optimistic, 'photos and comments' blog. I make no judgements (only occasionally), just notes. If you wish to comment in any way at all, please feel free. Everything and everyone (except the obdurate and dictatorial) is very welcome.
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About Me
- Cro Magnon
- I was born just south of London, but for the past 50 years I've lived in S W France. I am a painter by profession, and writer by desire. Lady Magnon and I live between an ancient cottage in a tiny village in perfectly tranquil French countryside, and a bijou townhouse in Brighton UK. In France we have plenty of fruit trees, all situated amongst a view that takes the breath away, in the UK we have a handkerchief sized patio. We also have a Border Collie called Billy. I try to treat our planet with respect, and encourage others to do likewise (without preaching). Contentment is a glass of red, a plate of charcuterie, and a slice of good country bread. Perfect!
Luxuriant head of hair and beard!
ReplyDeleteGood painter too.
DeleteI just couldn't (and still can't) understand his works.
ReplyDeleteI see him as a stream of consciousness painter. He starts somewhere, then doesn't stop until it's all filled in. Of course the interesting bit is seeing the end product.
DeleteIt is not a painting that I particular like, but we all have different tastes. His beard, though, is impressive.
ReplyDeleteHe seems to have kept that same beard all his life.
DeleteCro I have a few painting about the place that people 'don't understand'. I don;t think that matters in the least - what matters is that I like them, I admire the workmanship and I wish oh how I wish that I could have done them.
ReplyDeleteIt's always difficult to analyse what one likes about a painting. I, too, have lots of paintings that I would find difficult to appreciate in words. You just like them, or you don't.
DeleteI agree with you absolutely, Weaver. I have a lot of paintings on my walls. I think that I 'understand' them as well as enjoy them. But perhaps I don't because, in most cases, I have absolutely no idea what the artist had in his mind when they were painted. I suspect Cro would not give a single one houseroom. Perhaps you wouldn't either. I should really have said what I felt when I commented. I really don't like any of the Alan Davie paintings that I have seen.
DeleteEmperors new clothes does spring to mind....
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