The village of Deià sits on the top of the mountain and then extends to the valley. Newer houses already strech up the mountain on the other side of the valley. Walking up the hill through the old city centre, one will reach the church. From there one can overlook the sea, the mountains and
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Doorways in Valldemossa
On my morningstroll through Valldemossa I did some sketching. First I passed by at the Nils Burwitz exhibition. Fascinated by his huge watercolour paintings, I got out my paints and did some doorways. This is the doorway of the „Iglesia Parroquial de San Bartolome“, constructed in the XIII century. This is Nils Burwitz doorway. 11
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Showtime
Again Showtime in Calas de Mallorca. This time Graham came his way to sing some English oldies. He must be some 65 years old, but sings three hours without a break, not getting tired of satisfying more and more song requests. The audience having a jug of Sangria. Graham singing some Beatles songs. 11 x
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Rock ’n‘ Roll Rocker Nights
Another night in Calas de Mallorca. I got trapped in a time machine… The one and only Elvis Presely. Only two of The Beatles left. Ringo Starr had to switch to the lead guitar, Paul as always playing the bass guitar.
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Beach-Noon
Today afternoon we wento to the beach in Port des Canonge. A narrrow road leads to a kind of hidden urbanization wich extends into a lovely pebble-beach. As always one can see various houses hanging in the nearby rocks. Top sketches: 18 x 11 cm, Pigment Liner and Schmincke watercolour on Munken Polar paper. White
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Portrait
Anyone recognizes this portrait? I have done it before… 14,8 x 21 cm, Titan Acrylics on plywood 4mm.
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Calas de Mallorca
Calas de Mallorca is a typical holiday-village. Bars, shops, pubs and supermarkets only open in the summer month. It is overload with tourists everywhere you step. But as always, there are some secret places almost no tourist knows. Along the seaside one can find beatiful, small bays which are hidden behind the cliffs. Strolling along
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Sóller
I went to Sóller with Ladina today. The city of Sóller is situaded in a valley, surrounded by beautiful orange groves. It is unique in its landscape and has a wounderful urban centre with narrow streets and ancient buildings. The Iglesia Parroquial de San Bartolomé was constructed in 1236 and shows signs of Baroque, Neogothic
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Street-Strolling
Yes, there are some nice houses in Valldemossa. I usually park my car in front of this one, so that everybody thinks I live there. But I don’t. 11 x 18 cm, Pigment liner and Schmincke watercolour on Munken Polar paper.
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Terrace-Views
I tried to capture my new terrace-view from my new house in Valldemossa. It is surrounded by mountains, called the Tramontana. Of course, Valldemossa is a popular tourist spot, but also a famous artist village. We have an amazing view of the valley where you can see Palma far away. 18 x 25 cm, Rotring
Ich schreibe und ich reise. Mal bin ich ganz weit weg, mal erkunde ich meine Stadt oder nur meinen Block, manchmal reise ich durch mein Zimmer. Dazu gibt es meistens Zeichnungen aus meinem Sketchbook. Auch mal Fotos. Und vielleicht bringe ich von der ein oder anderen Reise auch ein leckeres Rezept mit. Hier findest du all meine Erinnerungen. Schön, dass du vorbei schaust!