Sunday, January 11th, 2009
During my last few days in Spain I played in the studio, adding final touches to the paintings I would bring home to Minnesota. Danilo and I laughed, read poetry and excitedly chatted about what we would do when I returned to work and live in Cadaques. I was enjoying the love. Little did I know my ship would not be heading back to Spain but guiding me in a whole new unexpected and perfect direction. I have been back in Minnesota enjoying the seasons change and placing my dreams into their places, I love watching this all unfold! I have rediscovered the love that I have for Folk Art and plan to pursue this. I am also about to embark on a licensure program in Skin Care. I look forward to combining my love for organic and natural beauty care with my world of art. Ahoy!
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Anna II
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
The garden behind the studio was such an inspiration. This is a self portrait and I think it suits my mind frame perfectly, while I was in Cadaques.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
la luna
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la luna..there is something so magical about a full moon rising above the sea. I will never forget the full moons of Cadaques and her magic spells.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
danilo’s luna
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Danilo buys his watercolor paper in Banyoles a city famous for it’s lake, Banyoles (or Estany de Banyoles). The lake is approximately 2,000 m by 100 m with an average depth of 15 m that in several points gets down to almost 40 m. The paper is divine and crafted using a completely traditional process. Here he is showing off one of his watercolor and drawing portraits.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
hermana te quiero!
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
me as a painting
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I remember the heat, it made me sleepy. Danilo opened his studio to me and in exchange I offered to model for him. I had always secretly wanted to be an art school model. The freedom and adoration of the body no matter the tone, shape or size. Anyhow, this is the first and one of my favorite pieces that Danilo and I did. It was great to be on the other side of the canvas yet to be able to also be the collaborator.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
art fair
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We were on a roll! sold almost all of the work that day and Danilo taught me the value of telling your story.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
el maestro danilo y yo en el taller
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Our lunch break during a day of classical music, painting, poetry and silliness.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
the castle
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
at the castle
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
beautiful cadaques
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This is where I lived!! Yes, I manifested a beautiful coastal town complete with an amazing art teacher, love and a daily dip in the sea. Anything is possible.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
el maestro
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Maestro eres lo mejor y siempre seras parte de mis momentos mas creativas en Cadaques. Te llevo en mi corazon y cuando pinto o oigo musica classica pienso en ti! Gracias por todo!
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
dali rock
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One of the best places in Cadaques. Cap de Creus. It is the last outlet of the Pyrenees and at the same time the most easterly point of the Iberian Peninsula. That is one of the reasons why the Cap with its lighthouse is a particularly important point in the nautical charts..do you recognize this rock in Dali’s work?
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
girasoles
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After a long weekend in Cadaques we head home. On the way we see field after field of these happy sun flowers.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
on the way to Cadaquez
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Les Trois Mousquetaires.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
at the beach
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
our bikes
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
3 of cups
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We had sooo much fun that day. Gracias Edu, Rachel y Ale!
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
las hermanas
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
gracia
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The barrio in Barcelona that I always wanted to live in. In the end, I was there every day (for a month) for Interior Design School.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
interior design school
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I dreaded the presentations in Spanish but I loved the technical drawing. Space as a new medium, very cool. Maria Fernanda and Chetel amigas del diseno.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
stencil art
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
casa batlo
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Sunday, January 11th, 2009
deva, rachel y yo
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I was so blessed in Spain to have such a good network of female friends. Rachel of course a sister of some time, we met in Mexico years ago and what a blast to be living at the same time in Barcelona. Deva, what can I say? you are a soul sister and I am so very happy that we know each other
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
My art reached the barrios of Barcelona! I exhibited here at La Bascula, a great bar/restaurant in El Borne and then later with Danilo at Gracia Art Project. Some of my work still lingers in those areas!
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
my work in barcelona
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Moni made amazing frames for all of these postcard sized daily doodles of mine.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
mi casita de poble sec
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This is the view from the living room window at the apartment I lived in.
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
fiestas de barceloneta
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Every year, each barrio (neighborhood) of Barcelona has their party. In Barceloneta they light up the sky with fireworks and people dance around until dawn. Era super divertida!!!
