a little place to call my own (art and fashion blog)

 Hello readers! Today I'll review The Aspern Papers by Henry James. Published in 1888, this novella is a lovely classic that stood the test of time. A perfect choice if you're short on time but would like to get introduced to Henry James or just enjoy some of his writing. I'm no stranger to this author myself.  I've read many works by him. I even reviewed Henry James on my blog quite a few times  here  (   Four Meetings) here (The Portrait of a Lady) , here ( Washington  Square ). I might even do a special post about him on this little place to call my own ( sharing with you all of Henry James' works that I have read so far) but today I'll just focus on this beautifully melancholic  novella set in Venice.  If I recall well, I borrowed this particular book from a library some time ago. I do like to read books in physical  form if possible, but if you prefer online reading, you can find a free version of this classic on wikisource and othe...

 Happy Friday! Today I'm back with another FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY post.  This pretty regular feature on my blog is all about visual art and fashion. I don't typically post every Friday, though. In fact, it's been a while since I've shared one of my fashion illustrations .  The reason why I haven't been posting my fashion illustration is because I've been more focused on painting landscapes (mostly seascapes).  Throughout this year I have been investing a lot of energy and time into painting the seaside (and sea in particular). I don't think that will change any time soon. Nevertheless, yesterday I managed to steal some time to make some fast fashion illustrations.   While I was shopping for art supplies the other day, I remembered to pick up some Steadler (not sponsored) watercolour pencils I used in the past. If I hadn't, I probably would have thought of making these fashion sketches. As you might remember, I often use watercolour pencils when I wa...

Hello! Today I will review  Réponses,  a book of interviews by  Françoise   Sagan, another author I hold in high esteem. Perhaps best known for her first novel  Bonjour Tristesse , Sagan was actually an amazingly prolific author. Sagan published 21 novels, 3 short stories collections, 2 biographical books, 7 autobiographical works and 9 plays during  her life.  Sagan even wrote a ballet! After Sagan's death, 8 more books of hers were published posthumously .  You could say Sagan  proved many times that she is more than a one hit wonder. Still, most people know Sagan solely by her youthful hit. Maybe it is because Bonjour Tristesse  has caused such a sensation upon its publication?   I liked her youthful hit Bonjour Tristesse (Hello Sadness) a lot, but her other works even more. It was once I have read Sagan's more mature works ( Scars on Soul and Lost Profile ) that I have really fallen in love with her writing. Obvious...