On Monday, as part of Madrid’s ‘de-escalation’ process, the great Casa de Campo park opened. It’s a vast area of wild parkland right next to the city center, which I’ve been sorely missing. I normally go several times a week on my bike, and it’s been painfully off-limits since March 16th. So when I foundContinue reading “Joy – Bike – Park”
Tag Archives: Art
Happy Where You Are
Some mornings I go for a bike ride (now that we are allowed to), and come back and draw what I’ve seen with my kid’s art supplies. Spring is incredible this year, with all the downpours we’ve had, alternating with warm sun. I’m reading (along with Indian novels by R.K. Narayan, more on that anotherContinue reading “Happy Where You Are”
Slices of Dreams
Todays’ picture, a fern from our small garden. Inspired by David Hockney and his beautiful spring drawings and timely reminder, “Do Remember They Can’t Cancel the Spring” – worth a look! Reading: inspired by one of my sisters, I’ve been reading short stories. Short stories are like little dreams, or slices of dreams even, andContinue reading “Slices of Dreams”
Circles of Inspiration
The photo above is by my friend Mike Randolph. Usually we have lunch about once a week, favouring simple menu del día places around Madrid, but nowadays, well, we’re staying in for a while! Apparently, partly inspired by a quote I mentioned to him, he took his professional photography talents to this new indoor life,Continue reading “Circles of Inspiration”
Windows of Happiness
While confined at home with the kids, drawing with them is one of the most relaxing things I have found to do. Above is a view from a window, an imaginary view in my mind that I drew with their felt-tip brush pens. I think I had Matisse in mind, his warm colours in paintingsContinue reading “Windows of Happiness”
Notes from Ben 