Congratulations Finland - 95 years!

Our Christmas tree came out from its hiding place today in honor of the Finnish Independence day! We will have a small dinner at our place tonight, and although we can not watch the president's ball (as is usual the custom ;-) ), we will be able to eat some typical finnish food.  Welcome drink will be Glögg (Glühwine), and then we will feast upon pea-soup, sausage soup, and owen pancakes as dessert. I know, it does not sound like a party meal! But while living in China you even miss those weird food from home... ;-)

So, Happy Independence Day Finland!

Some studio update:

Two pages from my A5 art-journal. Planning, planning, planning and sketching...

And I have started to make some textured backgrounds on some small canvases. I will keep you updated on how they progress!