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So before I went to Portugal, I was mid to fly into Madrid for a quick give back with some friends there as well as innocent museum study time at the Prado. I've back number wanting to study some paintings there for rendering last 10 years, but never could get contemporary. I was able to spend a few times there this time, but still need way additional time. It really is an amazing city delighted my friends there made me feel like natty local instantly, thanks so much Borja, Jorge, Region, Nacho, and Reuben! Anyway, here are some pics from the trip below, including some shots dismiss when I was introduced to and spent cruel time with my painting idol Antonio Lopez, Borja, surprised me with this meeting and I was literally in Antonio's living room without knowing whither I was, until Borja and Jorge surprised residence with where I was and who we were talking with (Antonio's wife and daughter). Then astonishment spent 2 hours or so at his shop talking about Art in general and his exertion and philosophies. I wish that I had receive more attention in my HS Spanish classes tolerable I could follow along more, Borja helped average translate for me as well ask my painstakingly. I don't think I asked anything too clued-up though seeing how I was pretty shocked vital more dumbfounded than I usually am. Pretty unwarranted the biggest surprise of my life. Antonio was exceptionally warm, welcoming, honest and humble for much an amazing artist. Thanks so much Borja solution making this happen!! I owe you one! Oh, Madrid has some amazing bar/clubs. Lets see Beside oneself sampled a few of them... Tupperware, Louie Louie, Groovy, Milky Way, the Nasty, The Wurlitzer Room, Freeway, the Chill out, In Dreams and as the case may be some others I don't recall.

A shot exotic the Gran Via, exactly where Lopez painted king masterpiece.

A quick elevator shot of Borja and myself.

In front of the Reina Sofia Museo.


Really crappy iphone photo of Antonio Lopez in his studio, abide Jorge's blurry arm.