During my trip to Madrid, I mostly visited family. But I took a notebook and a watercolor box almost everywhere. So in between shops, friends and museums I took a few breaks to sit and sketch what was in front of me. Here are some of my favorites. All in watercolor.
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| Plaza Carlos Cambronero , Madrid |
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| El Rio Manzanares. |
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| Plaza de España |
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| Catedral de Salamnca |
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| Fuente de Apolo, Paseo del Prado |
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| Plaza de los Chisperos. |
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| Plaza de Olavide. |
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| Plaza Cánovas del Castillo. |
These are all terrific, and inspire me to get a little watercolor kit too. What size sketchbook do you use? Thanks for your guidance, always.
ReplyDeleteHi Judy. there are many travel kits available. I use a tiny Sennelier plastic box like this one but you can use any kind you like, as a matter of fact I sometimes just bring my metalic watercolor palette instead.:
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Metal palette:
http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supply/AN020_4646_anderson-folding-palette.asp
I bring a bottle of water and two small brushes. Also a paper towel. My favorite notebook is the Moleskin watercolor but for the madrid sketches i used an AquaBee Wet media notebook which is a lot less apt for wet media than what you would expect.
http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supply/AQ69_5443_aquabee-super-deluxe-sketchbook-quot-x-quot.asp
Wow, nice work.
ReplyDeleteYou make it all come alive, Jose.
ReplyDeleteOne of these days I'm going to go back to visit Spain. I was there so long ago and loved it.. I imagine it's changed, but still is beautiful.
Nice work. I especially like the image of the Plaza de Olavide, where I live. Regards
ReplyDeleteNice work. I especially like the image of the Plaza de Olavide, where I live. Regards
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