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
Mar 2, 2010
Sé de Viseu
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
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
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
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