El Presidio, Santa Barbara, watercolor, 15" x 11"

El Presidio in Santa Barbara is a historic Spanish fort built in 1782, right in the centre of the city. It was made with thick white adobe walls and red tile roofs, and some of the original buildings are still standing today. The site is now a 'park' with old buildings, shady trees, and open spaces, and you can walk around and explore the history.