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This did a great job of showing the ways Van Gogh and Gauguin were able to inspire, influence, learn from, teach, and compete with each other during the 9 weeks they lived together, and how it changed and informed each of their work during that period and also going forward. This interplay between artists is something I‘ve always been fascinated by, so I loved reading about this! BUT I found the writing style challenging. 👇🏼

Settling in for a #hyggehour of history and paintings. It‘s been a tough week here, so I‘m looking forward to an hour of just relaxing.

I‘m about to start my #bookspin book. I chose it from a “this spine is calling to me” category, but when I opened it I was surprised by my favorite endpapers of all time! I wonder if I should have a “fun endpapers” category 🤔 @TheAromaofBooks

I got “this spine is calling to me” again! this time for my #bookspin slot, and I decided on The Yellow House. My #doublepin was something from my #auldlangspine list. I just started The Vaster Wilds yesterday morning, but I‘m already drawn in. @TheAromaofBooks

#Naturalitsy #Midwintersolace

I adore this cosy image and quote. You can always rely on Van Gogh for wisdom and clarity.

"The best way to know life is to love many things."

Vincent van Gogh

? Artwork by Naoko Stoop

#ThinkPositiveBePositive #midwintersolace @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

#artist #newyearnewbook @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I‘ve been out a bit of a book buying binge lately on books about art and artists. The only question is which one do I read first?

Saturday arvo Little Free Library finds.

How beautiful is this ! Stunning! Thank you @Chrissyreadit for bringing brightness and joy into my day. I opened this gorgeous tin to find the most lovely hand made notebooks, cards, note let‘s, pencil case, pencils and a tea towel - all bristling with energy and a love of gardens. One day we‘ll be sitting sipping a cold beverage together in a garden xxx