Flying Home

The first leg of the journey back to California was to fly from Barcelona to Frankfurt, and then an eleven hour flight to San Francisco. This is over the Alps

Wine and Cheese

Today is the last night in Barcelona. This has been an amazing experience, but I am ready to feel settled back Stateside

Beach

Little sketch of windsurfers at the beach

4 Cats

The 4Gats, Mom took my friend and I to eat here this evening. This little cafe was frequented by Picasso and all of his art buddies back in the day. Now it is a swanky restaurant with live piano music. 

La Padrera

My mom and I visited La Padrera this afternoon. It was designed by the Spanish architect, Gaudi. Supposedly there is not a single right angle in the whole building. 

Beach at La Rambla de Poulenou

Walked down La Rambla de Poublenou to the pier and looked back at the beach

And here's a glamour shot of me painting it! 

Picasso Museum Studies

My mom has arrived in Barcelona!

We went to the Picasso Museum today. These are some quick studies of his work that really caught my eye

Waiting (Margot) 1901

Portrait of Benedetta Bianco 1905

Parc de Montjuïc and Flamenco Dancing

My friend took me to the gardens around the Palau Nacional in the Parc de Montjuïc. I saw wild parrots and made these sketches

Font de Ceramica

That evening, we went to flamenco dancing at Tarantos in the Plaza Rieal. I got these gestures. The dancers were so talented. It was amazing how fast they moved before striking a pose.

Barcelona! Schilling Cafe

Yesterday I said goodbye to Sam and flew to Barcelona. My friend, Sergi, met me at the airport. We'll tromp around Barcelona for a few days until my mom arrives. 
It was pouring rain most of the day, so Sergi and I hunkered down in one of his favorite cafes for a few hours. We enjoyed churros and coffee.