4 Must do in Montserrat Mountain
The name Monserrat translates as ‘serrated mountain’, it plays a very important cultural and spiritual role in Catalonian’s life. Montserrat Mountain is the most important religious center in Catalonia. The Virgin of Montserrat is the most favored saint of Catalonia and is located in the sanctuary of the Mare de Déu de Montserrat near Benedictine monastery. […]
How to sketch people in motion?
When you sketch outside during a trip or just a walk you meet people around. They are walking, running or sitting on the bench, or in the café. Sometimes people move less or more. And sometimes they stay on location for a couple of minutes or hours. Should you sketch people that move or include […]
5 tips for sketching in Museums
Sketching in museums can be a rewarding and enjoyable way to engage with art and historical artifacts. It is an opportunity to connect with art on a deeper level and enhance your artistic skills. But anyway you should prepare yourself especially if you are sketching in a museum for the first time. Little preparations will […]
How to sketch while traveling with a non-sketching companions?
Most of the time we sketch while traveling with family, friends or partners who are not sketching or drawing. If they are, you are a lucky one. In case that your surroundings on the vacation are not sketchers, you should be prepared to avoid misunderstandings and uncomfortable situations. Tip 1: Tell them you will sketch […]
5 top Art Museums of Barcelona
Barcelona has some fantastic art museums that art lovers will enjoy. The Picasso Museum is known for its extensive collection of paintings by the world-famous artist. Meanwhile, the Museum Nacional Art Catalunya (MNAC) offers a diverse range of art, spanning from ancient masterpieces to contemporary works. The Joan Miró Foundation showcases the artistic genius of […]
5 tips how to make an abstract sketch in your travel
In travels we don’t have to sketch the city or landmarks, if we want something different. We can show our impression of the destination in a less trivial way. For example to make an abstract sketch with collage elements. This could relax and both make challenge. It seems complicated, but it’s not if you follow […]
Tibidabo hill Barcelona’s best viewpoint
Tibidabo is a hill with an amazing viewpoint overlooking Barcelona. In my opinion Tibidabo is Barcelona’s best viewpoint. The hill is 512 meter high at the tallest peak of Collserola. Collserola is a mountain range between the rivers Llobregat and Besos. The name “Tibidabo” means “I will give it to you”. It came from the […]
6 must see architecture of Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona
Antoni Gaudi was Catalan architect, most of his projects were located in Barcelona. He is known for his unusual modernist style. Every project is a different masterpiece. If you visit Barcelona you must see Gaudi’s creations, some of them are symbols of Barcelona. So I collected here the most popular and fascinating architecture of Antoni […]
Citadel park in Barcelona and nearest area
Citadel park in Barcelona was founded at the end of the 19th century and for a long time remained the only green area in Barcelona. Today it is an excellent place for sports, relaxation and walking. There are several museums, an artificial pond, a zoo, and the Parliament of Catalonia The Catalan Parliament sits in […]
6 Best locations for your travel sketch
At the very beginning of your journey, grab your art materials and bags and hope to sketch a lot. But there are a lot of hesitations about which location to choose for a travel sketch. Some locations are evergreen and universal for each travel in the world. Curious? Let’s see! Airport After check in and […]