Fuente de las Conchas in Madrid

Quarter sheet painting at Fuente de las Conchas Another landscape I preselected to see and experience during my trip to Madrid this June was the Campo del Moro, a park from the base of the Royal Palace to the west. I imagined how the alleys were walked by the Spanish Royalty many times in the […]

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Teater Calderon in Madrid

Posted by on Jun 22, 2026 in Madrid 2026, Preliminary sketch, Study, Vacation, Watercolor

Teater Calderon in Madrid The emblematic Teatro Calderon in Madrid is located within walking distance of the hotel where we stayed during our recent Spanish vacation. We walked into the Plaza de Jacinto Benavente from the north-eastern side, enjoying a beautiful view of the building from a perspective where a number of Ederberry trees were […]

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A Spanish holiday

Posted by on Jun 20, 2026 in Madrid 2026, Vacation

Visiting Madrid in June As a gift for my recent retirement, we booked a one-week trip to Madrid, Spain. I left behind more than 30 years of a professional career in software development and design, with some regrets, mostly regarding the loss of attributes that defined me, but hopeful of finding new ones by shifting […]

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