Sometimes I miss out the morning's painting session and instead study my Japanese books in the open.

True relaxation, which would do me the world of good, does not exist for me.

Sometimes I miss out the morning's painting session and instead study my Japanese books in the open.

Art is a line around your thoughts.

After tea it's back to painting - a large poplar at dusk with a gathering storm. From time to time instead of this evening painting session I go bowling in one of the neighbouring villages, but not very often.

On my first days here I did not start work immediately but, as planned, I took it easy for a few days - flicked through books, studied Japanese art a little.

There is nothing that special to see when looking at me.