I made this Pastel portrait, step by step, a few months ago. It is the third portrait commission I get from this family. This time my model was a beautiful young girl dressed in ‘faralaes’, something very characteristic of southern Spain. I only had at my disposition low-quality photos, taken from afar and with a […]
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This is a step by step Pastel portrait painting of a young boy with his favorite hat. I took several pictures of him inside doors, playing with the lights and the shadows, inspired by his strong personality. I choose an image where his pure and innocent look observed me intensively. I felt it could be […]
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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