I dreamed I was a robot

Two robots are having a conversation. A human observer, one newly awoken from cryo-sleep enquires:

"Why do you employ melody, and harmony in your communication? There are much more efficient, more mathematical ways to convey ideas". 

The robots converse briefly, in their melancholy accents and then reply to the human: 

"Because it's beautiful"

Painting

So, I recently had to do a painting, to be used as a prop in a play I've been involved with. It's really not my field but they needed doing and no one else had time. Figuring they didn't need to be any good, as they'd only be seen very briefly, I set about painting for the first time since I left school. I found it to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience and so after the play was over I set about doing more painting. I've done three now, all clumsy and slapdash, but have really enjoyed the process and am now actually looking forward to getting more materials and doing some more.

Trees:

Royal Albert Hall:

London: