Cover: Self Portrait
In 2002 I finished up my graduate program at NYU and as a graduation gift my Brother and my Wife sent me on a trip to Spain, I finished this book in 10 days, in Madrid and Toledo.
Roger Van der Weyden at the Prado
There is nothing like studying from the real thing.
Hat and Cherubs
La Cuenta por favor
After the Siesta hours we would hit a cafe and get a drink.
The Bidet, 2002
Wow! a Bidet toilet. We should have these in the States.
Plaza de Mayor Procession, 2002
We were in Madrid during the big Easter procession that began at Plaza de Mayor. I followed it while drawing. Loud brass, horns, people praying and crying, babies were being kissed, it was amazing.
toilet paper study
After a day visiting museums, cafe’s and Spanish sites Hataya was exhausted and slept, I continued to draw no matter where I was.
