Reflecting around age now that I got to “the great 30’s”, the image I perceive in the media, the expectations and my lessons learned during my 20’s.
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From the Studio
Blissful day, sun & waves
Lucky days, when the sun is shinning and the surf is pumping! I could spend hours, under the sun, looking to the horizon, to these beautiful colors, with the warm rays of sun on my skin and the monotonous sound of the breaking waves. This is not Hawaii, just the Mediterranean…But it’s also good for inspire some summer dreaming.
Dear Santa, this is my wish list
Dear Santa, This year has seen me go up and down, again and again in the constant quest for balance. And for all that has been on the positive side I thank my stars and hope to learn from the rest. And I wish for bigger chances and renewed motivation and strength. I ask to have the time-space to read and write. To take long walks, stare by the window, but through many different windows. I look forward to drawing and painting, living every moment, and seeing oh so many […]
Fall nice bits
A short recap of how these last months felt… SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER September mornings are the unbeatable when it comes to spending time by the beach. Be it a walk, a run, a swim… these days with cool air but warm sun are a joy. Add a dip in the water, and it just feels amazing. The light in the sky is more blue, there’s quite and peace and only a few tourists keep populating the beaches. Now is the time to enjoy. Physical activity is much more enjoyable with […]
FOTOGRAFIA TARRAGONA
Gallery of street photos taken around town, year round. Updated from time to time.
Desert calls
There’s something special about deserts (or semideserts). The forms, textures, colours, the air, the winds and sand… They are intriguing and don’t feel so different from looking at an open sea… Yet you can explore that outdoor beauties by car and walking, while slowly (or quickly) realizing how much there is to see and discover in every corner of the world… although how little can we actually get to know. Bardenas reales, Spain 2021
Sea surface
Beach light on
The warm golden light by the beach, will make us forget about everything as long as the sun keeps shining.
Pastel Beach
Soft hues and breaking waves during a cloudy winter sunrise on the beach. The fluid movements of the waves, even when they break, make for a constant rhythm that settle the storm of thoughts in our minds. Tarragona, 2021
Sky drama
Dramatic skies, casually captures. If only could I get more of these in pictures… Do not forget to look up, so you don’t miss the wonderful colors up there just outside your own window. Tarragona, 2021-2022
Yachtlife
Fancy big shiny things of the ocean… man made. Kind of mesmerizing, even not so much as the sea surface. Tarragona, 2022
S drop cap: Sea, Sun, Sand…
How many words can you think that start with S… and make you happy? Any excuse is good to get on a creative challenge. For this one, I wanted to draw an S… or two. Because I realized there are so many words starting with S that I enjoy… and they are pretty beachy too 😉 So I got to sketching, and writing. Here we go. Starting with S, good-looking (sounding) words Many of the following words are actually inspiring. And a staple in my vocabulary and mind. More generic, […]
Wanderlust, or maybe just wonder
How many people, how many of us have the desire to travel, to go to new places and see new things? To enjoy being somewhere else? The world is open to us. Wanderlust is calling. By paying a “small” fee, maybe doing a little bit of paperwork, we – many of us, the lucky ones – could go anywhere. It seems like a matter of priorities, really. It’s expensive, but so much cheaper than it once was. Quite easy. Should we save a little more, or can we take a […]
City lights
That special feeling, the crisp air of the early nights in winter. Tarragona from the rooftops. This is the start of a series that may take a very long time, as night photography is not my usual deal but it’s a very good exercise and there’s so much to learn while getting unexpected results.
Wake up beach
The Dream of waking up to beach sights, with the light playing with the water, while feeling the crips early breeze and smelling the coffee brewing while you enjoy the view. Salou, 2021
Oops! It’s gone already?
An exceptional winter precedes an exceptional spring.. Or so I’d like to think. Get inspired by these past sunny days while we get on the pursuit of far many more
Florals and Waves
Between 2015 and 2018 I decided to put my illustration skills to work together with my interest for active lifestyle fashion and I developed a couple of collections of patterns and textiles, even making some products with them. I also learned about e-commerce, set up a shop and learnt the ins and outs of running a shop online. When everything was done, I realised I wasn’t going to commit to sell those products. I was working with drop shipping, which limits the freedom, quality and control of the products and […]
Surf art created with AI
The day came I had to try creating surf art with AI’s help. In my best life, and in this blog, you’ll notice I aim to focus on the beautiful life outdoors. However, I can’t deny I’m a bit of a geek and I like to be in the know of trends and new tech. And when I can get to try them, I must jump in, even if for a small dip. So I had to ride the new hype of AI technology, now that it’s still kind of […]
New Year wishes
I’m already kinda sad for leaving behind the Christmas spirit. Although now it’s the time to conjure the magic of these days and set the vision for the New Year. So here I (digitally) toast: To a year filled with magic and enjoyment, peaceful moments, enjoying the good times, the places and the company. Growing a little bit every day, doing more of what makes you feel alive. I wish you fill your camera roll with new locations, many beaches and sunshine, getting sand inside all your shoes and keeping […]
Blue autumn art or How Christmas breaks my heart
Winter is wonderful… Let’s set the scene. There are lights, lots of stuff, colors, crowds of people on the streets. Lots of messages inspiring and guiding us during our holiday shopping, for the presents and for the preparations of the festivities. It’s autumn, and it all started just after Halloween. I love the lively atmosphere, but in all honesty, I’m not looking forward to getting to the day when I get all the presents. Not at all. In fact, I wish Christmas came later. These times are great. With all […]
Lucky us, on a Sunday
Have you listened to the wind, seen all the colors of the sky, breathed in all the places on Earth, heard remote rivers and tasted the salty water of foreign seas? A little dream There are many riches to dream about, but so many more than those we can actually imagine. I dream of peaceful days ruled by needs and not the clock. To follow the sun, watch nature do its thing, while I do mine. To take care of myself, of my surroundings and other people. The dolce far […]
The hues and feels of the season
Are you enjoying the new season so far? The weather has settled into autumn mode around here. It calls for walks into the woods and by the beach, watching the new colors, noticing the changes in light… And finding the small presents of this new season (???). If you haven’t been photographing the colors of fall and taking selfies in this new setting, you are already late to the party! With this fresh air and colourful days comes a new wave of inspiration. And refreshed energies that light the will […]
Enchanted beach spirit
There are shadows, more like reflections, wandering the seashore on all coasts around the world. Some walk aimlessly but some are a different kind of spirit. Always a bikini under the small clothes. A tan and freckles instead of makeup. Shiny eyes squint at the bright reflections of the sea surface. Sand in the shoes, or no shoes at all. A curious mind and a playful spirit. Collecting shells instead of tickets and bills. Dreaming of playing in the water, like a surfer, a dolphin, or a mermaid. The horizon’s […]
You say goodbye, I say hello
It’s been just a blink of an eye and the best part of the year is over. On the wall still reads “Summer is coming” in chalk letters I draw one spring afternoon that seems so far from now (and so close). Autumn began a few days ago, announcing herself clearly. It was a cloudy and rainy week. In just a couple of days, I had to stop wearing shorts and tops, and can’t keep going barefoot against the cool floor of the flat. Now I’m wearing layers, something with […]
A fresh new start
Welcome to my blog. This should be my first post. But it is not. This blog is quite old in fact. I’ve written (literally) hundreds of posts – just because I’ve been around for a long time*. Where does this come from I’ve been passionate about the great possibilities of the internet for as long as I can remember. I began making websites (and brands) for myself back when we had a Windows 98 at home. When you’d turn that machine on, it was like you were taking off on […]