Flowers
Faces
FARO
The interplay of light and shadow as a veranda creates irregular patterns on a sunlit yellow wall in Faro.
The elegant shadow of a palm tree stretching across the pavement, creating a dynamic play of shapes and contrast.
A perspective looking up at the walls of Seminário de São José in Faro, capturing the textures and architectural details of this historic site.
A study of light and form on a modernist structure in Faro, showcasing clean lines and geometric patterns.
Why Faro? A Painter’s Journey
Faro Paintings for Sale – Unique Art from Portugal
Faro is a city of quiet beauty, golden light, and slow-moving tides. While many travelers rush through on their way to other Algarve destinations, I stay.
I walk its historic streets, watch the shifting reflections of the Ria Formosa, and capture these fleeting moments in paint.
The vibrant orange yellow petals of a flower stand out against the greenery in Alameda Jardim, capturing the essence of the garden’s natural beauty.
A modernist building bathed in warm late-afternoon light. The deep, irregular shadow of a tree stretches across the facade, creating a fleeting interplay between architecture and nature.
Every brushstroke holds a piece of Faro—the tiled façades, the pink-tinged sunsets, the feeling of time stretching and slowing. These paintings are not just landscapes; they are memories, impressions, and invitations to pause.
A palette featuring a soft blend of yellow and white acrylic paints, showcasing the smooth transition of colors.
How I painted en plein-air
It all depended on the atmosphere. The quality of light—and therefore the shadows!—in Faro is stunning, and I always tried to capture these strong contrasts. Although I value sketching before picking up my brushes and mixing paints, I often jumped straight in as soon as my composition was established. I’m an impatient painter (just as I am in life), so to work faster, I pre-mixed my colors—somewhat contradictorily using a retarder to keep the paint from drying too quickly!
A snapshot of the plein-air painting process in Faro, where light, atmosphere, and direct observation shape the artwork. Praça Silva Porto, January 2025
Beyond Faro, on Ria Formosa: My next series explores the essence of the sea in abstract form.
Inspired by aerial views, light, and movement, these works will soon be available. Stay tuned!
Soft brushstrokes in pink, warm white, and pale yellow create an abstract interpretation of Ria Formosa’s coastal formations, inspired by aerial views of the landscape.
The aerial image offering a breathtaking perspective of Ria Formosa, a coastal lagoon in the Algarve, Portugal. The view highlights the intricate network of channels, sandbars, and lush landscapes that make this area a vital natural habitat for diverse wildlife.
