I think we both need these aspects you mention. And without, the world would be a sad place. I get the same feeling from your work.
Is pretty cold over here right now as well, but they are predicting warmer weather for next week. Would be nice, as I have to go to Paris for "Art en Capital", where two of my paintings will be in the Salon Comparaisons with the Kandl Group "Libellule".
Oh @reinhard-schmid I wish I was still in UK it would be amazing to go to Paris and see your work...Oh well, it can't be helped. I am sure you will share it on here though, so we can all see it :)