Art – St. Belletrist

Chase the light

29th March 202129th March 2021 by Bethany

This entry is chapter 3 of 3 in the cycle From Stockholm with love

Teenaged Claude Monet was a skilled caricaturist when he met landscape artist Eugène Boudin. Boudin recognized the young man’s talent, but urged him to be a bit more ambitious. Boudin invited Claude to go out him to paint en plein air—in the open air. He urged, “Study, learn to see and to paint, draw, make … Read moreChase the light

Hugo’s magical multi-purpose novel

17th March 202116th March 2021 by Bethany

In 1830, Victor Hugo was at odds with his publisher. A book had been promised but Hugo had yet to complete the manuscript. So Hugo finally buckled down, got himself a fresh bottle of ink and dove in. A few months later, the bottle of ink was empty and the promised manuscript was finished. Hugo … Read moreHugo’s magical multi-purpose novel