Evening walk



On Friday night I had an impromptu walk with my friend Renee. We ended up going more than 7 km along the river as the sun was setting. By the time we got home it was completely dark. It meant I missed the planned Zoom paint night with friends, but I am learning to let that go. Besides, I have some screen captures of our model, so I can go back and paint him if I feel ambitious.

Renee and I.


Down by the boat club. 

We weren’t the only ones enjoying the evening.


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