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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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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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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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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We are at the summer doors and almost finishing the Cherry season. My favorite fruits! It is time to make the marmalade that we all love at home! The homemade Cherry marmalade! Fruits and colours! The simple things in life are probably the most suggestive. I started this as a hobby few years ago. My partner […]
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