Racing Lines
Art by Maxine Dodd
Mallorca -Blue Skies
Posted on January 27, 2021
I thought that a little ray of sunshine might be nice to share today. At this time of year, the first cycle race I draw is the weekend Challenge Mallorca event, which takes place over four days, the last weekend in January. This year, it has been postponed until May – fingers crossed, I shall capture it then instead. Here is a picture I made from Stage 1 from 2017, lovely and sunny, the back of the peloton with a team car and the skies so blue…
Have a good Wednesday 🙂
Mallorca Blue Skies
£125
Original watercolour with pen and ink
13.5cm x 14cm / 5.25in x 5.5in
Unframed
Mallorca Classic
Posted on October 5, 2018
Fantastic end to our holiday in Mallorca, the fourth stage of the Mallorca Classic bike race, which started and finished in the Port. The route climbed into the Serra de Tramuntana, challenging climbs with very strong winds. These are a few of my sketches, some I added colour to afterwards but the others I left as ink drawings which I may develop further when we settle back home.
My favourite house…
Posted on September 30, 2018
I think, to be honest, that this is the favourite house of many visitors but what’s not to love? I call it the ‘Bougainvillea Villa’ because it is shaded by the largest pink bougainvillea you could wish to see. I draw it or paint it every time we come, as it is such a pretty place and I never quite get it but I love to try.
I often wonder how many photos and artworks it features in, probably thousands in just one season alone? Either way, it’s a lovely house and here are my fresh attempts today…
Happy days…
Posted on September 27, 2018
Lovely to be in Mallorca again… the colours and light are so special, I’m channeling my inner Dufy here! 
Mallorca: Almond times
Posted on February 7, 2018
Hello! This picture inspired by my favourite island – Mallorca. At this time of year, the almond blossom is in full bloom and it’s really pretty wherever you go! 🙂
Almond times – Mallorca – £250
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Challenge Mallorca 2017: Trofeo Porreres
Posted on February 3, 2017
Hello! Mallorca is a popular winter training ground for many top cycling teams, the terrain of the island providing a great mix of climbs and long flats – bathed in gentle sunshine. This winter has been extraordinary with the island (and most of southern Europe) subject to storms and snowfalls for the first time in many years. Glad to say that things settled a little on the first day of the Mallorca Challenge, with a lovely course for the sprinters. Stage 1 was won in style by Andre Greipel. I forgot to say, by the way, that Mallorca is one of my favourite places, so for me, to see a road race there is just about perfect! Here are my drawings:
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Good to be back
Posted on November 4, 2016
Hello! It’s been a while since I posted, for a few reasons but chief among them was a much-desired and needed spell of R and R, with good dollop of sunshine and sea! Back to work now but here are a few sketches made while away… just as a reminder! Have a wonderful weekend! Here are my drawings:
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