Postcard from Provence, 1 original daily paintings by Julian Merrow-Smith

Glad your hand is mending, you must have missed painting.

First, my gosh, be careful with your precious hands! I’ve been nurturing a sprained wrist since November when I went out to beat off heavy wet snow with a broom to save trees from damage. Were the trees worth my injury? Well, that’s arguable, at least it was not my painting hand. And I saved trees from splitting. Secondly, because I bake Artisan bread, your paintings of loaves give me so much pleasure. I can smell the yeasty bread and I can taste them, I can feel the crunch of the crust and the chewiness of the crumb. Wine and cheese, it’s a meal. Well done! These are some of my favorite paintings. Thank you!

Oh no. I’m so sorry to hear that you had an accident, and that your brush hand was injured. I hope it will heal quickly, Julian.