Extremo Sul do estado de Alabama, onde o Golfo do México lhe empresta um sabor tropical.
Southern tip of the state of Alabama, where the Gulf of Mexico lends a tropical flavor.
Tinta da China aguarelada 8x15 cm, Moleskine sketchbook
Aug 16, 2010
Aug 15, 2010
Pessegueiro do Vouga
De uma foto minha, tirada circa 1986.
From my photo taken circa 1986
Aguarela, 12x 18 cm, papel Fabriano rough
From my photo taken circa 1986
Aguarela, 12x 18 cm, papel Fabriano rough
Labels:
Beiras,
Bridges,
Rios,
Vilas e Aldeias
Aug 13, 2010
Foz do Dão II
Quando faço um desenho detalhado a lápis ou tinta da china, tenho a tendência de o preservar na sua condição original. No dia seguinte, sempre tenho a tendência de imprimir uma cópia em papel de aguarela e descobrir uma nova versão aguarelada. Como dizem, cada macaco com a sua mania.
When I do a detailed drawing in pencil or pen and ink, I usually preserve it in its original condition. Then, the next day, I have the urge to print a copy in watercolor paper and add a few watercolor washes. What can I say, I can’t help it.
Gravura aguarelada, 18x25 cm
When I do a detailed drawing in pencil or pen and ink, I usually preserve it in its original condition. Then, the next day, I have the urge to print a copy in watercolor paper and add a few watercolor washes. What can I say, I can’t help it.
Gravura aguarelada, 18x25 cm
Labels:
Beiras,
Bridges,
Rios,
Vilas e Aldeias
Aug 7, 2010
Foz do Dão
The village of Foz do Dão (literally, the mouth of the River Dão) no longer exists. That is, its ruins are still there…under water. It was submerged in 1980 by the Aguieira Dam, two kilometers down the river.
Lápis sobre Bristol board, 18x 25 cm
Labels:
Beiras,
Bridges,
Pencil,
Rios,
Vilas e Aldeias
Aug 4, 2010
Serra do Caramulo - Caramulo Mountains
A “palheira” de granito tinha o seu telhado vermelho típicamente português até ele sucumbir aos anos. Ao fundo e a Oeste, a Serra do Caramulo.
This old stone barn used to have its red tile roof, so common in Portugal and Southern Europe. That is until it sucumbed to the weight of the years. In the background, the Caramulo Mountains.
Aguarela e Tinta da China, 20x30 cm, papel Arches cold press
Jul 31, 2010
Jul 25, 2010
Chuva Alentejana - Alentejo Rain
Esta cena é baseada numa fotografia que tirei nos arredores de Moura em 2008.
O pequeno “monte” á direita foi imaginado.
This scene is based on a photo I took near Moura in 2008. The small homestead on the right was added from imagination.
Aguarela 20x30 cm Papel Arches cold press
Jul 24, 2010
Montemor-o-Velho
Entre Coimbra e Figueira da Foz
Between Coimbra and Figueira da Foz
Tinta da China aguarelada, 8x19 cm, Caderno Moleskine
Labels:
Beiras,
Castelos,
Monumentos,
Sketchbook
Jul 3, 2010
Castelo de Sortelha - Sortelha Castle
Tempo para uma pequena remodelação. O sobretítulo apenas significa que talvez apareçam um pouco mais de motivos deste lado esquerdo do Atlântico.
Neste desenho todos os detalhes foram definidos com o lápis. Adicionar um pouco de aguarela levou apenas cinco minutos.
Time for a little title renovation. The upper title just means there may be a few more themes from this left side of the Atlantic.
In this drawing, all the details were defined by the pencil. Adding a little watercolor took just five minutes.
Lápis aguarelado, 10x14 cm
Caderno/Sketchbook Moleskine
Neste desenho todos os detalhes foram definidos com o lápis. Adicionar um pouco de aguarela levou apenas cinco minutos.
Time for a little title renovation. The upper title just means there may be a few more themes from this left side of the Atlantic.
In this drawing, all the details were defined by the pencil. Adding a little watercolor took just five minutes.
Lápis aguarelado, 10x14 cm
Caderno/Sketchbook Moleskine
Labels:
Castelos,
Monumentos,
Sketchbook,
Sketches
Jun 28, 2010
Casa Amarela, Viseu
Aqui funcionava a Biblioteca Municipal.
This building used to house the city Library.
Aguarela e tinta da china 10x15 cm, Caderno Moleskine
This building used to house the city Library.
Aguarela e tinta da china 10x15 cm, Caderno Moleskine
Jun 2, 2010
Igreja, Batalha
Esta igreja fica numa esquina mesmo atrás do Mosteiro da Batalha.
This church is located in a corner right behind Batalha Abbey
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, caderno de desenho, on my sketchbook
Labels:
Igrejas,
Monumentos,
Vilas e Aldeias
May 25, 2010
Ilha de Dauphin - Dauphin Island
Visitámos a bela e serena Dauphin Island em 2004. Fica no sul do estado de Alabama, em frente á Baía de Mobile. E está agora ameaçada pelo catastrófico derrame de petróleo no Golfo do México. Esperemos um remédio rápido, que mesmo assim, virá demasiado tarde.
We visited this beautiful and serene Dauphin Island in 2004. It is located in South Alabama in front of Mobile Bay. And it is now threatened by the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Let’s hope for a quick remedy to this disaster that nevertheless will come too late.
Watercolor, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano
May 9, 2010
Coimbra
Uma vista apressada - prefiro o termo impressionista - da Cidade de Coimbra. Parabéns á Académica por se manter na primeira liga.
A rushed - or as I prefer, impressionist - view of the City of Coimbra. Congratulations to Académica, its soccer team - it stayed in the major league for the next season.
Aguarela, 22 x 30 cm, papel Arches
May 2, 2010
Ainda na Serra - Still in the Mountain
E a noite ainda não caíu.
And the dark of night has not yet arrived.
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
Apr 21, 2010
Detalhe Serrano – Mountain Close-Up
Pintei isto combinando duas fotografias que tirei no meu quintal, uma um ano depois da outra. Imaginei os cogumelos, flor e pedra na encosta duma serra.
I painted this by combining two photos taken in my backyard one year apart. I imagined the mushrooms, blooms and stone on the slope of a mountain.
Aguarela, 9 x 12 “, Papel Arches
I painted this by combining two photos taken in my backyard one year apart. I imagined the mushrooms, blooms and stone on the slope of a mountain.
Aguarela, 9 x 12 “, Papel Arches
Apr 12, 2010
Cena Campestre - Country Scene
Ultimamente o calendário tem andado um pouco agitado, deixando pouco tempo para pintar. Hoje desenferrugei os dedos com esta cena rural inspirada numa fotografia pela minha prima Cristina Mato.
Lately the calendar has been a little agitated, leaving little time for painting. Today I tried to shake up the fingers with this country scene loosely based on a photo by my cousin Cristina Mato.
Aguarela, 12.7 x 17.8 cm, Papel Fabriano Hot Press
Mar 22, 2010
Salamanca
Uma vista de Salamanca por onde passei em 2002.
A view of Salamanca in Western Spain where I was fortunate to visit in 2002.
Aguarela 12.7x 17.8 cm, papel Fabriano hot press
A view of Salamanca in Western Spain where I was fortunate to visit in 2002.
Aguarela 12.7x 17.8 cm, papel Fabriano hot press
Mar 16, 2010
Casa Senhorial
Continuando a encher a pouco e pouco o meu caderno Moleskine…esta bonita casa senhorial com a capela pode ser encontrada no Lugar d’Além em Beijós, Beira Alta.
Slowly but surely filling my Moleskine sketchbook…this stately old house and chapel can be found in Beijós, Beira Alta.
Tinta da China e aguarela, 10x15cm
Labels:
Beijós,
Beiras,
Monumentos,
Vilas e Aldeias
Mar 13, 2010
Ucanha
This quick sketch was made on my Moleskine sketchbook, with very smooth and sized paper which absorbs very little water. The paint coagulates on the surface forming unusual effects that I find appealing.
Aguarela e tinta da China, 10 x 17 cm
Labels:
Beiras,
Bridges,
Monumentos,
Sketchbook,
Sketches
Mar 6, 2010
Uma Pedra Especial - A Special Rock
This rock has a special meaning to me and the people in the small village where I was born. The two small recesses look like they were left by someone’s feet. The legend goes that Our Lady Mary, while walking in these woods decided to use this rock to sit down and take a rest. Therefore the name of the village, Póvoa da Pégada. The word “Pégada” means “Track”.
Aguarela, 25 x 35 cm, Papel Arches cold pressed
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