Sketched some trees on Unter den Linden / Bebelplatz from a bench across the street (I need to get to know the green watercolor pencil shades in my palette better…)
Sketched some trees on Unter den Linden / Bebelplatz from a bench across the street (I need to get to know the green watercolor pencil shades in my palette better…)
The view from the balcony seat: our hawthorn tree was trimmed a couple months ago to relieve excess weight, so it’s looking thinner toward the top/left, but it’s starting to blossom now. The laurel cherry hedges are in bloom as well, attracting bees to the yard.


Up fairly early on a Labor Day after a short, quick week back to work from vacation. Going to sit on the balcony for the first time this season.
Watched: Le Chant des Forêts Whispers in the Woods at the planetarium 🍿
Watched: Bugonia 🍿
Walked to the old neighborhood for coffee, to sketch, and a visit to Volkspark Friedrichshain.





The magnolia petals have mostly fallen to the ground. It turned out to be a nice bloom this year. And now on to the next flowers: it’s time for double flowering cherry blossoms - in and around the park is full of them. This weekend we can go down our list of the hotspots for colorful views.




Trees are showing green in downtown Mitte. Fernsehturm in sunset light and linden tree at night.


Budding leaves, cherry blossoms, festive flags


Green leaves and magnolia blossoms