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VSW: Barcelona, 5, Casa Batllo

Posted on August 18, 2017 by

Finishing off the two-page layout for our Gaudi walk, I tackled the fireplace I desire! I keep seeing this sweet heart-shaped chair breaking into song and dance in Angela Lansbury’s voice!. The final layouts finished by the collage of four … Continue reading →

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VSW: Barcelona, 4, Palace Guell

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

For the Foyer, I squinted to imagine what might be seen in a small sketch. I went in with grisaille in Lexington Grey to suggest the tones; later I painted the color of the marble with Super5 Frankfurt warm grey … Continue reading →

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VSW: Barcelona, 3, Palace Guell

Posted on August 8, 2017 by

The rooftop chimney skins in the Palace Guell are so beautiful — like sculpture gardens. When the families lived in this palace, I wonder how often they used the rooftop sculpture garden and for what — did they have lunch … Continue reading →

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VSW: Barcelona, 2, Map

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

Made a map of our walk, starting at the World Trade center at the wharf. Heading up to the Palace Guell, Casa Batllo, and the Casa Mila! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook or check out my new … Continue reading →

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VSW: Barcelona, 1, Looking for Gaudi

Posted on August 4, 2017 by

This month on our virtual walk we are looking for Antonio Gaudi… Admittedly, by the time I landed in Barcelona I was burned out on travel, and spent more time eating and shopping for boots before returning home… However, Gaudi was … Continue reading →

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Tools: Hahnemühle Carnet de Voyage (Bamboo)

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

Today I played with the Hahnemühle Carnet de Voyage (the Bamboo Journal). First off, I love the cover!  Hahnemühle uses lovely pieces of art for all their covers, and if I were to use this as an actual journal, after … Continue reading →

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VSW: Bear’s Tee Pee

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

A study in shadows, quick quick before I had much time to think from our virtual walk on favorite object, one of Bear’s. Leaving a swath of white helped I think! To hear about classes, follow me on Facebook! ☾ … Continue reading →

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