LIVE from the Camino Camino Illustrations

[Pinomarion]

 

[Adelina]

You are a talented artist - thank you for sharing.

 

[Pinomarion]

On the way to La bergerie de Fay from Le Puy because we couldn’t get any other accommodation. La Bergerie was fantastic…. View attachment 177914

 

[Pinomarion]

My mother used to tell me stories of La Bête du Gévaudan when I was young (she was French). So fun to see La Bête immortalized in Saugues. The diorama exhibit at the museum was fabulous!

 

[Pinomarion]

Best ever purchase for the Camino was my rain poncho! Came in super handy on the way from Saugues to Saint Alban sur Lamignole. Epic rain day….

 

[Adelina]

Nice looking poncho! What brand is it?

 

[Maurice Frank]

Nice! Thank you

 

[Pinomarion]

Nice looking poncho! What brand is it?

Frogg Toggs. I don’t think it’s very durable but it only needs to last me this trip.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

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Great drawing/painting! I stepped out of this lovely cathedral in 2018 to walk the Le Pey, the Via Podiensis. It is one if my top favorite!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Great cows today from Aumont Aubrac to Domaine de Barena!

They are the most beautiful cows I have ever seen.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Frogg Toggs. I don’t think it’s very durable but it only needs to last me this trip.

I love Frogg Toggs! I wear the rain jacket (and occasionally the matching pants) on every Camino for many years and always keep me dry. They are more robust than they seem.

 

[Pinomarion]

Great cows today from Aumont Aubrac to Domaine de Barena!

 

[bestfootforward]

Stunning, all of them. Thanks so much for sharing your experience in such a personal way.

 

[RemeArt]

The drawings are wonderful, thanks for sharing! Are you using watercolor, colored pencils, watercolor pencils?? I would love to know...

 

[Stellamaris]

Thanks for the joyfullness of your drawings, I am planning La voie du Puy next September is it very crowded ? how many pilgrims were at the mass at the Cathedral the morning you left ?

 

[Pinomarion]

The drawings are wonderful, thanks for sharing! Are you using watercolor, colored pencils, watercolor pencils?? I would love to know...

A pen and some watercolours….

 

[Pinomarion]

Thanks for the joyfullness of your drawings, I am planning La voie du Puy next September is it very crowded ? how many pilgrims were at the mass at the Cathedral the morning you left ?

It doesn’t seem very crowded (we missed the mass). But near Conques people seem to be having a bit of difficulty finding accommodation so perhaps a good idea to book ahead.

 

[Pinomarion]

The very lovely Domaine de Barena in Ferluc

 

[bestfootforward]

Stunningly beautiful subject and art. We're all lucky to benefit from your talent. Thankyou!

 

[Pinomarion]

Didn’t see too much that day! Mostly my shoes….

 

[Bill905]

Didn’t see too much that day! Mostly my shoes…. View attachment 178296

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Shouldn't those piles be smiling ...

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Shouldn't those piles be smiling ...

I can see they are "hot off the press". @Pinomarion doesn't miss a detail.

A pen and some watercolours….

You bring "magic" to your pen and colors. I love them all, and will miss seeing new ones once you finish.

 

[Reija]

Didn’t see too much that day! Mostly my shoes…. View attachment 178296

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At least you have pretty shoes! I wore some terribly ugly, yucky coloured boots on that route and looking at them made my eyes hurt. They worked well and gave no blisters but were seriously ugly.

 

[Pinomarion]

Loved this place in Espeyrac…

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Loved this place in Espeyrac…

I loved Espeyrac and its attractive French architecture, but can't recall this cute place.
May I ask how long each picture takes you on average, to draw and paint from start to finish while on your camino?

 

[Pinomarion]

I loved Espeyrac and its attractive French architecture, but can't recall this cute place.
May I ask how long each picture takes you on average, to draw and paint from start to finish while on your camino?

Depends on the amount of detail - it takes a while, say 6-8 hours. I like finishing the daily walks by 2 or 3 and then drawing until dinner.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Depends on the amount of detail - it takes a while, say 6-8 hours. I like finishing the daily walks by 2 or 3 and then drawing until dinner.

Very time consuming for you. I so appreciate your commitment to paint, and then sharing your awesome artwork with all of us! They make me smile.

 

[bestfootforward]

Simply beautiful! Thankyou so much!

 

[walkingagain]

Depends on the amount of detail - it takes a while, say 6-8 hours. I like finishing the daily walks by 2 or 3 and then drawing until dinner.

Are you having any challenges finding available beds since most gîtes close at some point in October? I am considering starting from Le Puy instead of St Jean next week and am concerned I will have to skip stages if nothing’s open especially in early November. Thanks for your help and for sharing your wonderful art!

 

[Pinomarion]

Are you having any challenges finding available beds since most gîtes close at some point in October? I am considering starting from Le Puy instead of St Jean next week and am concerned I will have to skip stages if nothing’s open especially in early November. Thanks for your help and for sharing your wonderful art!

Sadly we only walked from Le Puy to Conques this year. I envy you being able to walk longer…. I booked everything ahead of time, that’s how I roll. Not as adventurous as others on the Camino! Good luck….

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Sadly we only walked from Le Puy to Conques this year. I envy you being able to walk longer…. I booked everything ahead of time, that’s how I roll. Not as adventurous as others on the Camino! Good luck….

Don't be sad! That is a beautiful stretch!
Thank you!

 

[walkingagain]

Sadly we only walked from Le Puy to Conques this year. I envy you being able to walk longer…. I booked everything ahead of time, that’s how I roll. Not as adventurous as others on the Camino! Good luck….

My french friend tells me that’s the most beautiful stretch of the whole Via Podiensis! I would much prefer to book it all in advance too but when I last walked the Francés I was too ambitious with my planning and got injured. Hopefully it will feel adventurous and not stressful LOL.

 

[Pinomarion]

Are you having any challenges finding available beds since most gîtes close at some point in October? I am considering starting from Le Puy instead of St Jean next week and am concerned I will have to skip stages if nothing’s open especially in early November. Thanks for your help and for sharing your wonderful art!

Sadly we only walked from Le Puy to Conques this year. I envy you being able to walk longer…. I booked everything ahead of time, that’s how I roll. Not as adventurous as others on the Camino! Good luck….

 

[Pinomarion]

Very special staying here….