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Birthday Card Dreams

Birthday Card Dreams

I have written before about capturing your real life in art - I think it's a wonderful way of keeping hold of your memories.  It was with this principle in mind that I made my husband's birthday card this year - while on holiday in Lanzarote! We had been visiting the landscape works of visionary artist Cesar Manrique, including his... View more
Cesar Manrique's Vision

Cesar Manrique's Vision

For the last 2 weeks, I've written about the landscape and architecture of Lanzarote, with a focus on the artist of Cesar Manrique.  This will be my last blog post about him - and today, I will be looking at the tourist sights and sites he developed in collaboration with others on Lanzarote.  They are perfect examples of the integration... View more
Architecture Shaped by the Land

Architecture Shaped by the Land

For the next few blog posts, I'm going to be focusing on the architecture of Lanzarote.  For those of you who have not had the good fortune to visit this island, I highly recommend a visit.  There are some fascinating sights to see on this volcanic island.  In particular, the legacy of artist, architect and visionary Cesar Manrique is truly... View more