Koehler Road

Trying to practice my “broad-stroke” pencil drawing abilities. It is very slow progress. I am reasonably happy with the sketch, but the pencil lines are too thick and therefore merge together. I want the individual lines to be visible. Next time.

A tentar praticar desenho a lápis pelo método de “broad-stroke” ou “traço-largo”. Progresso muito lento. Penso que o desenho não está mau mas o traço ficou largo demais e as linhas fundiram-se todas juntas. Eu prefiro deixar pequenos espaços entre as linhas para que elas sejam individualmente visíveis.

Backroads, Ciudad Rodrigo

Watercolor 23x31cm, Saunders Waterford paper, rough

Castelo S. Jorge da Mina

About 99% of my paintings are done using my own photos, with a small number using specifically licensed photos from someone else. In exceptions such as this one, I find especially appealing scenes from parts of the world I will never be able to visit. In these cases, I do my best to use multiple photo references and change a number of things like the sky, lighting and other details and omissions. This old castle was built by Portuguese explorers centuries ago on the African coast, current-day Ghana.

Watercolor 28x38cm, Strathmore paper, cold-pressed

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A vasta maioria das minhas pinturas são baseadas nas minhas próprias fotos ou fotos aprovadas pelos seus autores. Em exceções como esta, eu encontro cenas que me encantam de lugares longínquos que muito provávelmente nunca poderei visitar. Nestes casos, tento usar referências múltiplas, e deliberadamente mudo muitos detalhes, céu, luz, etc. Este castelo foi construído por exploradores Portugueses há vários séculos na costa Africana, o atual país do Ghana.

Ilidio Rodrigues

Stabilo pen 88/22 on smooth Bristol Board, 9x12"

Cathedral of Santa Maria, Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain

It stood strong against Napoleonic artillery during the Peninsular war in the 18th century although some visible scars remain. In my opinion, these scars only add to the beauty of this old cathedral.

Stabilo 88/22, Crazy Ideas sketchbook, page 67

Christ United Methodist Church, Easton South Side

Watercolor, 9x12" (23x31cm) Arches paper, rough

Sebec Lake, Maine

This was a commission, and it was based on two separate photos, one of the lake and the other of the kayaker. As with every commission, it took more time, planning, and effort than usual.

Watercolor, 9 X 12 inches (23x31cm)

Cabanas de Viriato, Rua 5 de Outubro

Watercolor 23x31cm, W&N paper (old), rough

Largo Mouzinho de Albuquerque, Viseu

Watercolor 23x31cm, W&N paper, rough

In my teenage years I walked through here every day heading to my high school classes, always wishing I was back in my tiny hometown.

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Nos anos setenta, eu descia a Rua de São Lázaro até passar por aqui todos os dias a caminho da escola, e sempre a sonhar estar de volta na minha pequenina aldeia.

Paço dos Cunhas, Santar

Watercolor 23x31cm, W&N (old), rough

The Old Waterfront - A Ribeira, Viseu

Watercolor 30x40cm, W&N paper (old) cp

Bell Tower, Castle of Leiria

Since June my sketchbook has been collecting dust, so it was time to fill page 66.

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Desde Junho que o meu caderno de desenhos ficou às moscas, então foi tempo de encher a página 66.

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Bell Tower - Torre dos Sinos, Castle of Leiria

Stabilo pen 88/45

Welcome to Óbidos

Watercolor, 12x16" (30x40cm), W&N paper (old) cp

Vale Furado Beach

Watercolor 23x31cm, Winsor&Newton paper (old) cp

Old Walls, Leiria Castle

Watercolor 23x31cm on Bockingford paper, CP. I struggle a bit with this paper as it does not seem to be very absorbent. This is the first painting done after I moved my studio to the basement.

School Days

A escola primária de Póvoa da Pégada, Beira Alta

Watercolor 30x40cm, W&N paper cp 

The Old Bridge, Ciudad Rodrigo

Watercolor 23x31cm, W&N (new) paper cp

 

Leiria Castle

Not the most recognizable part of the castle, but it was the first I saw when we visited it in August for the first time.
Watercolor 23x31cm, W&N paper rough
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Esta não é a face mais conhecida do Castelo de Leiria mas foi a primeira que eu vi quando pela primeira vez o visitei em Agosto.

Grey Day, Sangemil

Based on a photograph expertly taken by my sunshine Maria de Fatima Rodrigues

Watercolor 12x16" (30x40cm) on W&N paper CP

The walled city of Almeida

The first painting from my recent visit to Portugal. Not to be the last.
A primeira aguarela saída da minha recente visita a Portugal. Não será a última.
Watercolor 12x16" (30x40cm), Winsor & Newton paper (old), CP