ALFONS MUCHA, watercolor and ink on travel note-book

ALFONS MUCHA, watercolor and ink in travel note-book, after Alfons Mucha's poster.
Mucha was from Prague, the Check Republic, and became famous in Paris, almost overnight. He designed one poster for Sarah Bernhardt, and she loved it so much, she immediately offered him a 5 year contract. His posters were a fantastic success, contributing to the birth of Art Nouveau.

His best works show figures with a longing look, almost in a hipnotical state. His own immersion in art was often in a state of trance. His drawings and pastels show he never stopped drawing.
We should learn from him. Never stop, keep drawing, practice, practice!

Good Book

Good Book, watercolor, 6x4" (15x10cm.) Not available. This is my husband reading a book in my daughter's garden. Quick sketches of people around you are a great way to "keep the hand warm", like Sorolla recommended. I paint little watercolor sketches in the train, the plane, the car while somebody else drives, the airport, parks, gardens, restaurants, etc. Very good practice.
Good Book, acuarela. No disponible. Este es mi esposo leyendo un libro en el jardin de mi hija. Croquis rapidos de gente a tu alrededor es una buena manera de "mantener la mano caliente", como recomendaba Sorolla. Yo pinto pequenas acuarelas en el tren, el avion, el auto mientras otro conduce, en el aeropuerto, parques, jardines, restaurantes, etc. Muy buena practica.