olechko

15 x 15 cm, oil on board, 2008, private collection

The other day we were returning home for a late dinner at a pub and had to get some cash at an ATM, which happened to be right next to this cafe window. Thanks to this, I was able to get a glimpse of devushkas off their guard, just relaxing under a flattering warm light, sharing their stories, strategising for the next day…

Thanks to Jan Verhulst I learned of “pochade”, a French term for a small, roughly executed oil sketch. There happens to be a Pochades flickr group displaying just these.  Just my cup of tea!

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