Notes from the sketch book

On my travels I have been lucky enough to see some far flung places but I have never visited the popular tourist destination of the balearic islands (which is a sin as it's only a short flight away).  So putting that right I visited Mallorca at the beginning of June. Staying at the east end of the island with its warm turquoise waters and soft sandy beaches. However I also spent some time in the capital of Mallorca, Palma. It is here that inspired me the most and currently creating a small collection of paintings from some sketches, celebrating this...

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