O Largo de São Teotónio fica logo por trás da Sé de Viseu.
São Teotónio Square sits right behind the walls of the Viseu Cathedral.
Tinta da China e Aguarela 12.7 x 17.8 cm em papel Fabriano Hot Press
Mar 2, 2010
Feb 23, 2010
Torre do Relógio
Não sei bem o nome desta torre na bela Vila de Vidago. Chamemos-lhe a Torre do Relógio. Um apontamento duma visita em 2004.
I don’t quite know the name of this stone tower in the beautiful Village of Vidago. Let’s call it the Clock Tower.
From a visit in 2004.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, papel Fabriano Hot Press
I don’t quite know the name of this stone tower in the beautiful Village of Vidago. Let’s call it the Clock Tower.
From a visit in 2004.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, papel Fabriano Hot Press
Feb 13, 2010
Belém
Um trecho da torre de Belém pintado em papel de textura áspera (rough).
A detail of the Tower of Belém painted on rough watercolor paper.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm
A detail of the Tower of Belém painted on rough watercolor paper.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm
Feb 6, 2010
Almedina
O Arco de Almedina em Coimbra é parte das antigas muralhas e permitia acesso á parte alta da cidade. Fica um pouco acima da Rua Ferreira Borges.
The Arch of Almedina in Coimbra is part of the old medieval walls and allows access to the higher reaches of the city. It is located just above Ferreira Borges Street.
Aguarela 12.7 x 17.8 cm, papel Fabriano, Hot Press
The Arch of Almedina in Coimbra is part of the old medieval walls and allows access to the higher reaches of the city. It is located just above Ferreira Borges Street.
Aguarela 12.7 x 17.8 cm, papel Fabriano, Hot Press
Jan 29, 2010
Palácio da Regaleira
Estou quase certo que esta aguarela representa uma parte do Palácio da Regaleira em Sintra. Passei por aqui em 2008.
I am almost sure this is a small part of Regaleira Palace in the beautiful village of Sintra.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm Papel Fabriano hot press
Jan 24, 2010
Rio Tejo, Margem Sul - South Bank

A Margem Sul do Rio Tejo vista da histórica Torre de Belém.
The South bank of the Tagus River as seen from the historic Tower of Belém.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm Papel Fabriano cold press
Jan 16, 2010
Rio Mondego - Mondego River
Encontrei estas velhas casas abandonadas junto ao Rio Mondego perto da Vila de Carregal do Sal na minha Beira Alta. Foi um grande dia de pescaria excepto que não pescámos absolutamente nada. Mas o piquenique e a companhia de família mais do que compensaram.
I found these old and abandoned houses by the Mondego River near Carregal do Sal, Beira Alta. It was a great fishing day except no one caught a single fish. But the picnic and the company of family more than made up for it.
Aguarela 12.7 x 17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano cold press
I found these old and abandoned houses by the Mondego River near Carregal do Sal, Beira Alta. It was a great fishing day except no one caught a single fish. But the picnic and the company of family more than made up for it.
Aguarela 12.7 x 17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano cold press
Labels:
Beiras,
Carregal do Sal,
Rios
Jan 10, 2010
Vinha da Capela
A quinta da Vinha da Capela na Póvoa da Pégada pertenceu a um muito bom amigo de família. O Dr. José Videira era advogado em Lisboa, mas pessoalmente penso que a sua verdadeira paixão era a pintura. A casa está vazia e abandonada desde que me conheço. Lembro-me de ter entrado aqui algumas vezes quando era criança. Todos os quartos estavam revestidos de belíssimas pinturas a aguarela, óleo, e magníficos retratos, alguns a lápis. Foi certamente essa experiência que acendeu o meu próprio interesse pela pintura, aguarela especialmente.
The estate of Vinha da Capela (literally “Chapel Vineyard”) in Beira Alta belonged to a good family friend, an attorney from Lisbon, José Videira. I do think however, that his true passion was painting. The house has been empty and abandoned for as long as I can remember. I remember visiting a few times as a child and marveling at the beautiful watercolors, oils and pencil drawings on the walls. I am sure this was the first experience that sparked my own interest in painting, watercolor especially.
Aguarela, 20x35 cm, Papel Arches cold press
The estate of Vinha da Capela (literally “Chapel Vineyard”) in Beira Alta belonged to a good family friend, an attorney from Lisbon, José Videira. I do think however, that his true passion was painting. The house has been empty and abandoned for as long as I can remember. I remember visiting a few times as a child and marveling at the beautiful watercolors, oils and pencil drawings on the walls. I am sure this was the first experience that sparked my own interest in painting, watercolor especially.
Aguarela, 20x35 cm, Papel Arches cold press
Jan 2, 2010
Igreja do Carmo, Viseu
Esta Igreja fica situada no Largo de Santa Cristina.
This Church is located in Santa Cristina Square.
Aguarela, 12.7x17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano
This Church is located in Santa Cristina Square.
Aguarela, 12.7x17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano
Dec 31, 2009
Dec 20, 2009
Dec 19, 2009
Panteão Nacional
Também conhecida como Igreja de Santa Engrácia em Lisboa, aqui estão sepultados muitas figuras de renome nacional e internacional tais como presidentes e escritores, sendo uma das mais recentes a grande fadista Amália Rodrigues.
Also known as the Santa Engrácia Church in Lisbon, this is the final resting place for many famous and beloved portuguese people such as presidents, writers, and more recently, the great fado singer Amália Rodrigues.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, papel Fabriano
Also known as the Santa Engrácia Church in Lisbon, this is the final resting place for many famous and beloved portuguese people such as presidents, writers, and more recently, the great fado singer Amália Rodrigues.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, papel Fabriano
Dec 12, 2009
Lisboa
O Castelo de São Jorge - um detalhe de Lisboa que é certamente muito conhecido.
The Castle of St. George - one Lisbon detail, certainly very familiar to most Portuguese people.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano cold press
The Castle of St. George - one Lisbon detail, certainly very familiar to most Portuguese people.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano cold press
Labels:
Castelos,
Lisboa,
Monumentos
Dec 9, 2009
Aldeia de Avô
Passei por este tão pitoresco lugar em 2002. Fica na Beira Alta, no Concelho de Oliveira do Hospital. O enquadramento da aldeia com a sua ponte e praia fluvial é fantástico e eu recomendo uma visita.
I came by this picturesque place in 2002. It is located in the Province of Beira Alta, near Oliveira do Hospital. The village setting, with its stone bridge and river beach is fantastic and I highly recommend a visit.
Watercolor, 22.9x30.5 Cm, Papel Arches, cold pressed
I came by this picturesque place in 2002. It is located in the Province of Beira Alta, near Oliveira do Hospital. The village setting, with its stone bridge and river beach is fantastic and I highly recommend a visit.
Watercolor, 22.9x30.5 Cm, Papel Arches, cold pressed
Labels:
Beiras,
Bridges,
Rios,
Vilas e Aldeias
Dec 2, 2009
Castelo de Almourol
As poucas vezes que vi este castelo foi sempre de longe porque para lá chegar é preciso um pequeno barco…ele fica no meio do Rio Tejo. Mas talvez a sua beleza possa ser mais bem apreciada assim, mais enquadrada na paisagem local.
The few times I saw this castle was always a certain distance away because it sits in an islet in the middle of the great Tagus (Tejo) River. Maybe its arresting beauty can be better appreciated from a distance where it blends with the local landscape.
Aguarela 12.7x17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano cold press
The few times I saw this castle was always a certain distance away because it sits in an islet in the middle of the great Tagus (Tejo) River. Maybe its arresting beauty can be better appreciated from a distance where it blends with the local landscape.
Aguarela 12.7x17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano cold press
Nov 27, 2009
Farol de Point Higuero
Há vários anos tive a boa fortuna de visitar a ilha de Porto Rico. Esta pequena aguarela é baseada no Farol de Point Higuero, Parque de El Faro na ponta Noroeste da ilha.
Several years ago I was lucky enough to visit the Island of Puerto Rico. This small watercolor shows the Point Higuero Light in the Northwest corner of the island.
Aguarela, 12.7x17.8 cm, papel Fabriano cold press.
Several years ago I was lucky enough to visit the Island of Puerto Rico. This small watercolor shows the Point Higuero Light in the Northwest corner of the island.
Aguarela, 12.7x17.8 cm, papel Fabriano cold press.
Nov 25, 2009
Paços do Concelho, Sintra
É apenas uma entre tantas belezas arquitectónicas que se podem encontrar nesta vila tão pitoresca.
This building (the local City Hall) was designed by Adães Bermudes and was built in 1908. It is just one among so many architectural beauties to be found in this picturesque village.
Tinta da china aguarelada, Papel Fabriano, 12.7x17.8 cm
Nov 21, 2009
A Casa Barbosa
Esta casa pertence á família Barbosa cujo patriarca, Luís Barbosa foi um grande violinista português. Os seus filhos Vasco e Grazi seguiram nas pégadas do pai e tornaram-se em músicos de renome internacional. Eu não sei os detalhes, mas esta família decidiu há muitos anos adquirir uma casa de férias na minha pequena aldeia de Póvoa da Pégada na Beira Alta. Lembro-me do entusiasmo que eu e os meus amigos de infância sentia-mos quando no verão a família chegava para as suas merecidas férias. Porquê? Porque a mãe de Vasco e Grazi, a “Dona Ema” era uma senhora muito bondosa que sempre distribuía brinquedos ou guloseimas pelas crianças da aldeia…incluíndo eu, claro está. Pela minha parte aqui deixo uma modesta homenagem a esta família.This house belongs to the Barbosa family. Its patriarch, Luís Barbosa was a great portuguese violinist. His children Vasco and Grazi, followed in his footsteps and became musicians of international renown. Many years ago the family acquired a Summer house in my home town in Beira Alta. I remember when I was a young boy, how excited I and my friends were when the family came to town in the summer. Why ? because Vasco and Grazi’s mother, “Dona Ema” was a very kind lady who always distributed toys and other treats among the children of the village…including yours truly. This painting is a very modest homage to this family, with best wishes.
Aguarela, 22.8x30.5 cm, Papel Arches Cold Press
Nov 11, 2009
Praça de Dom Duarte, Viseu

Ok, hoje por quarquer razao, nao posso copiar texto com acentos portugueses. Terei que investigar este problema. Aqui vai mesmo sem acentos...
Sempre me senti tentado a pintar este lugar. Ele retem todas as suas caracteristicas medievais e tenho visto muitas e belas pinturas deste lugar tao lindo.
Essa minha pintura tera' que esperar. Entretanto fiz este rapido esboco para ensaio.
I always felt an itch to paint this place. After all, it retains all its medieval charm, and I have seen many great paintings of this beautiful place.
That painting of mine will have to wait. In the meantime, I did this quick sketch to plan out my strategy.
Aguarela 12.7 x 17.8 cm Papel Fabriano Cold Press
Nov 7, 2009
Serra da Estrela
A Serra da Estrela é, claro está, a mais alta montanha em Portugal...continental como notou o meu amigo Luis Bonito...o Pico, nos Açores é mais alto.Lembro-me do seu manto de neve nos meus Invernos infantis. Esta perspectiva é vista da aldeia de Laceiras em médio plano.
The “Serra da Estrela” (Mountain of the Star) is, of course, the highest mountain in mainland Portugal...only the Pico, (the Peak) on the Islands of Azores, is taller. I remember its snow cover from my childhood winters. This view is from the village of Laceiras, which appears in the middle ground.
Aguarela, 22.8 x 30.5 cm Papel Arches cold press
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