As Long As There's Sun, I Can't Quite Come Back In | September 2026
This is my September 2026 letter, sent to my subscribers at the beginning of the month. To receive the next ones first, sign up to my newsletter.
Dear friend,
Summer isn't quite over for me yet! I'm making the most of these last weeks of good weather, with my family, but also with almost daily swims in the ocean with Zoé, my cocker spaniel, who loves the water as much as I do.
The sun is stronger than me: I always find it hard to stay indoors while it's shining. It really takes rain, or nightfall, for me to settle down! But the days are getting shorter, so little by little I'm spending more time back in the studio.
And you, how was your summer? Do you have new projects for the season ahead? Tell me all about it, I love hearing from you.
As for me, my head is full of ideas, and I can't wait to show them to you in colour in the coming weeks.
A slower rhythm
I'm keeping up my slow rhythm this year, the one where I try to listen to myself a bit more. I explain why I felt like meeting you differently in an article I've just written: Slowing Down to Meet You Better.
Two dates to note
I've received an invitation for an event on 10 October, in my region. If you're in Portugal, save the date! (It became an afternoon of literature, wine and painting at Quinta da Almiara.)
I'm also slowly starting to prepare our next big get-together at my place: the Open House Gallery & Studio on 5 December. Go ahead and note it down somewhere, I'd be delighted to see you there.
In the meantime, let's enjoy the sun a little longer.
With all my warmth,
Lenon B
Contemporary painter, Ericeira, Portugal
A few paintings from the studio
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Previous letter: July 2026. Next letter: 9 October 2026.