This is something I am very happy to share with you!! “Stunning. A true master artist. From one photograph shared 1,000s of miles away, Graciela captured the spirit and beauty of my son in an art form that supersedes the southern portraiture companies I entertained. The final product looks more like him and his spirit […]
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Visiting the Museum of Málaga, discovering Spanish painting from the nineteenth century
A visit to the Museum of Málaga In a classic, beautiful and completely renovated building, the old Neoclassical Customs Palace, we found the new Museum of Málaga. The largest state-owned museum in Andalusia, which reform cost around 40 million euros and 10 years of work! It is worth mentioning that this museum is the result of […]
Continue readingVisiting Málaga art museums! The “Revello de Toro Museum”
Visiting Malaga museums! Visiting museums is one of my favorite hobbies. Especially painting museums where I can explore, learn and open up to new concepts or old recipes… The world of art is inexhaustible at 100% and one can learn from any experience, from any artist of each era, any time. Always looking for our […]
Continue readingVisit to Schmincke Factory in Erkrath, Cologne, Germany
Sometimes dreams come true! We all dream of things we would like to do or achieve. And for me, those dreams are in colors…! Visiting the factory of Schmincke, one of my favorite Soft Pastel brands and one which I have been working with almost every day for many, many years now, has always been a great […]
Continue reading3rd International Biennial Pastel d´Opale, France (2)
I enjoyed a lot visiting the area and the surroundings. Boulogne sur Mer is located in the highest part of France, on the Cote d’Opale. Next to the English Channel. Near the coasts and the beaches of Calais and Dunkirk. So, after visiting the town, we took the opportunity and we made a trip by […]
Continue reading3rd International Biennial Pastel d´Opale, France (1)
3rd International Biennial of Pastel d´Opale, on Boulogne sur Mer, France The world of the pastel painting is fantastic! A Pastel Biennial was recently held in France. The 3rd International Biennial Pastel d’Opale, in Boulogne Sur Mer. A unique opportunity to watch up close many artworks of various Pastel painters and Pastel amateurs from around […]
Continue readingInto the world of colours (2). Looking for the Jam of the artist
Winter is almost finishing but it still is here and colors are everywhere. It is time for Tangerines and Oranges!! Especially, a time to make my great Tangerine Jam! One of the 4 favorites marmalades at home! I posted a few months ago a post about the Cherry marmalade and about the colors… This post […]
Continue readingPainting a large Pastel portrait of a boy
Another inspiring Large size portrait! A Large Pastel portrait painting of a child in the woods… This is a portrait of a great boy with a lot of personality. He is at a very special age right now. This picture inspired me a lot for creating a painting that I also filmed for my Youtube […]
Continue readingLarge size Pastel portrait of a child
Hi! I am happy to share with you this Large size pastel portrait I did for Christmas! A very pleasant work to do. And the wonderful comments of her mom… “Hello, Graciela! I got your package today and went directly to the frame shop. When we opened it I almost cried – it’s beautiful! Thank you […]
Continue readingAbout the restoration of a Pastel painting
Although I can say I know quite well my metier, I had never tried before the restoration of a damaged Pastel painting (or another person´s work) until now. I have a good friend, an artisan framer in Barcelona. He received short time ago an old soft Pastel portrait painting. A damaged painting to restore. The Pastel […]
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