Barcelona Sketchbook

Explore the art and architecture of Barcelona

Welcome to Barcelona, the Catalan capital where art and architecture meet on every street corner. In the beautiful album Barcelona Watercolors, watercolorist Graham Byfield pays visual tribute to this Mediterranean metropolis with its exceptional heritage. Accompanied by Marcus Binney’s insightful texts, he invites readers to explore the city’s cultural and architectural treasures.

The Sagrada Familia, a timeless masterpiece

An unmistakable symbol of Barcelona, Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia occupies a central place in this book. Through his watercolors, Graham Byfield retraces the epic story of this iconic monument, whose construction, begun in 1884, embodies the passion and architectural audacity of the Catalans. Every detail of the masterpiece is revealed under the artist’s brush, offering a sensitive and inspired perspective.

A journey through the history of the Catalan capital

From its Roman heritage to the bold modernism of the 19th century, Barcelona reveals itself as a city where past and present coexist in harmony. From the narrow streets of the Barrio Gótico to the iconic facades of modernism, this album of watercolors offers a journey through time. Carried by the talent of Graham Byfield and the texts of Marcus Binney, the exploration becomes an immersive experience in the heart of a fascinating city.