Victoria Olson Art – Watercolor, Egg Tempera & Oil

August 8th was a really hot day, but a perfect day for a painting session in Retiro Park. I had a visit from New York, someone who wanted to learn a few tips about plein air painting and have an enjoyable experience at the same time. The Crystal Palace is the perfect place for a fun day painting

June is a really nice month for making a watercolor.  The light is beautiful and and there are big shady trees.  I painted this watercolor in June. It was a lot of fun.  I wrote a little story about my experience.  You can see it here by clicking on this  link.

Retiro Park Pen and Ink drawing with a watercolor wash.

Getting in touch with outdoor painting is easy. You go early in the morning in cold weather. The autumn is beautiful in Madrid.

This is Early December. When it starts to get cold I wear a hat, scarf, a sweater a coat and gloves. It’s chilly, yet lots of fun.

Plaza Mayor

The winter is pretty chilly in Madrid. This is a view of Arco de Cuchillero from the Plaza Mayor. If you get up early enough, you can paint a nice watercolor in the city.

Watercolor of Arco de Cuchillero from Plaza Mayor

It was a chilly day, but lots of fun. There is nothing like painting in Madrid. Thank you for reading my little story. Victoria

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