Finalmente acabei por converter os meus trabalhos aqui reunidos, num livro! É um objectivo que já há muito tempo considerava. Pode ser inspecionado e/ou adquirido AQUI.
Finally, I decided to convert my posts into a book! This is a goal that I have been considering for some time. You can inspect it and/or purchase it HERE.
Oct 30, 2010
Oct 23, 2010
NOLA - New Orleans, Louisiana
A small note from New Orleans, where I spent the last few days. The city shows clear signs of renewal after the devastating 2005 hurricane Katrina.Uma pequena nota de New Orleans por onde passei nos últimos dias. A cidade mostra claros sinais de renascimento cinco anos depois do devastador furacão Katrina de 2005.
Aguarela, 12x17 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
Oct 11, 2010
Oct 9, 2010
Buganvília - Bougainvillea
Uma árvore buganvília de dimensões a que não estou acostumado no meu quintal. Perto do Cruzeiro no Estoril.
A bougainvillea tree of larger proportions than what I am used to in my backyard. Cruzeiro, Estoril.
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
A bougainvillea tree of larger proportions than what I am used to in my backyard. Cruzeiro, Estoril.
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
Sep 27, 2010
Cabo da Roca
Ainda mais outra perspectiva deste farol icónico. Não posso prometer que seja a última.
Yet another angle for this iconic lighthouse. I can’t promise it will be the last.
Aguarela, 25 x11 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
Labels:
Costa Portuguesa,
Lighthouses
Sep 24, 2010
Casa do Passal
Há vários anos que esta aguarela foi pintada. Já não faz parte da minha colecção, e a foto que tirei na altura – e aparece aqui – é de fraca qualidade. No entanto aqui fica. Representa a casa, em Cabanas de Viriato, que pertenceu a Aristides de Sousa Mendes um diplomata em Bordéus que perdeu tudo por ter concedido - contra ordens superiores - vistos a inúmeros Judeus para entrarem em Portugal e escapar ás garras dos Nazis durante a segunda guerra mundial. Orgulho-me de ele fazer parte da minha árvore genealógica. Por todas as vidas que ele salvou, perdeu a sua. Morreu indigente em Lisboa devido á retribuição governamental. Esforços actuais para salvar este edifício á beira da ruína estão em curso. Esperemos pelo melhor resultado.
This was painted several years ago and is no longer in my collection. The photo quality is poor but nevertheless here it is. It shows the house in Cabanas de Viriato that belonged to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat in Bordeaux, France during World War II. Against direct orders, he awarded entry visas to countless Jews desperate to escape the Nazis. I am proud that he is part of my family tree. For all the lives that he saved, he lost his – he died indigent in Lisbon due to government retribution. Efforts are currently in progress to save this building from ruin. We hope for the best outcome.
Aguarela, approx 25 x 35 cm.
This was painted several years ago and is no longer in my collection. The photo quality is poor but nevertheless here it is. It shows the house in Cabanas de Viriato that belonged to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat in Bordeaux, France during World War II. Against direct orders, he awarded entry visas to countless Jews desperate to escape the Nazis. I am proud that he is part of my family tree. For all the lives that he saved, he lost his – he died indigent in Lisbon due to government retribution. Efforts are currently in progress to save this building from ruin. We hope for the best outcome.
Aguarela, approx 25 x 35 cm.
Sep 23, 2010
De volta a Óbidos – Back to Óbidos
Voltando a Portugal, regressamos a Óbidos …sempre uma boa escolha.
Back to Portugal, we return to Óbidos …always a good choice.
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
Back to Portugal, we return to Óbidos …always a good choice.
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
Sep 21, 2010
Farol - Pigeon Point - Lighthouse - California
De uma visita em 1990 a este belo estado americano. Esta so' levou 20 anos. Suponho que devo apressar o passo um pouco?
From a 1990 visit to this beautiful state. This one took me 20 years. Gotta pick things up a bit?
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel fabriano hot press
From a 1990 visit to this beautiful state. This one took me 20 years. Gotta pick things up a bit?
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel fabriano hot press
Sep 18, 2010
Castle, Amsterdam
Coming back from our 1995 vacation, we had a layover in Amsterdam which offers a direct flight to Memphis. As always, I took lots of pictures, one of which was recycled into watercolor. It only took 15 years.
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
Sep 15, 2010
Moinho - Windmill
A ilha do Corvo, nos Açores, é um dos lugares mais isolados da Europa. Eu nunca lá estive ainda que o desejo não falte. Recomendo a leitura de “As Ilhas Desconhecidas” de Raul Brandão (1867-1930) que descreve maravilhosamente as ilhas dos Açores (ficheiro AQUI). O livro motivou-me a procurar fotografias deste lugar. Encontrei uma foto livre que inspirou esta aguarela. Obrigado a Angrense.
The island of Corvo in the Azores, is one of the most isolated places in Europe. I never visited , although it is in my wish list. A travel book by Raul Brandão (1867-1930)“The unkown islands” moved me to look for some photos of this place. I found one free photo which inspired this watercolor. Many thanks to Angrense.
Aguarela 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano rough.
The island of Corvo in the Azores, is one of the most isolated places in Europe. I never visited , although it is in my wish list. A travel book by Raul Brandão (1867-1930)“The unkown islands” moved me to look for some photos of this place. I found one free photo which inspired this watercolor. Many thanks to Angrense.
Aguarela 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano rough.
Sep 11, 2010
São João de Tarouca
…e a sua ponte romana num dia aprazível de 2000, em que visitámos também Ucanha, Tarouca, Sernancelhe, Penedono e Aguiar da Beira (Beira Alta).
…and its roman bridge in a balmy day in 2000, when we also visited Ucanha, Tarouca, Sernancelhe, Penedono and Aguiar da Beira (Province of Beira Alta).
Aguarela 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano rough
…and its roman bridge in a balmy day in 2000, when we also visited Ucanha, Tarouca, Sernancelhe, Penedono and Aguiar da Beira (Province of Beira Alta).
Aguarela 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano rough
Labels:
Beiras,
Bridges,
Rios,
Vilas e Aldeias
Sep 7, 2010
Sangemil, Beira Alta
Sangemil é uma estância termal nas margens do rio Dão, um pouco a sul de Viseu. O cenário é idílico e eu estou a precisar de fazer uma visita e usufruir das suas benéficas águas.
Sangemil is an idillic place on the banks of the River Dão just south of Viseu. Its hot springs are sought after for their healing properties. I could use some just about now.
Watercolor, 11.5 x 27 cm, papel Arches cold press
Sep 6, 2010
Barn - Celeiro - Portland, Tennessee
Meia hora a norte de Nashville, Tennessee.
Half-hour north of Nashville, Tennessee
Aguarela 12 x 17 cm, Papel Fabriano rough
Half-hour north of Nashville, Tennessee
Aguarela 12 x 17 cm, Papel Fabriano rough
Sep 3, 2010
Viseu - Rua Augusta
Entre a Praça de Dom Duarte e a Rua do Comércio.
Between Praça (Square) Dom Duarte and Rua do Comércio
Tinta da China aguarelada, caderno Moleskine
Between Praça (Square) Dom Duarte and Rua do Comércio
Tinta da China aguarelada, caderno Moleskine
Aug 29, 2010
Mirandela
Nos últimos dias tenho andado a vasculhar fotografias e encontrei o album de 2004 quando fizemos um circuito nortenho. Uma dessas fotografias resultou nesta “meia-hora”.
In the last few days I have been rummaging through my photos and I found the 2004 album when we took a drive around Northern Portugal. One of those pictures resulted in this “half-hour”.
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano rough
In the last few days I have been rummaging through my photos and I found the 2004 album when we took a drive around Northern Portugal. One of those pictures resulted in this “half-hour”.
Aguarela, 12 x 17 cm, papel Fabriano rough
Labels:
Tras-Os-Montes,
Vilas e Aldeias
Aug 28, 2010
Marialva
Tal como a vi em 2004. A aldeia assim como as magníficas ruínas medievais, fica perto de Meda, Beira Alta.
As I saw it in 2004. The village, along with the magnificent medieval ruins, is near Meda, Province of Beira Alta.
Aguarela, 16.5 x 32 cm, Papel Arches, cold press
Labels:
Beiras,
Castelos,
Vilas e Aldeias
Aug 24, 2010
Terras do Demo
Encontrei estras pequenas estruturas graníticas junto ao Santuário da Senhora da Lapa, perto de Sernancelhe, Beira Alta. Reconheço um pelourinho á direita. Da outra, a´ esquerda esquece-me o termo descritivo. Teria talvez algum significado religioso.
I found these granitic structures near the Shrine of Our Lady of Lapa, near Sernancelhe, Beira Alta. On the right, I recognize a pillory - used to punish people for petty crimes back then. On the left, the name escapes me. I think it had some kind of religious significance.
Aguarela 12x17 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
I found these granitic structures near the Shrine of Our Lady of Lapa, near Sernancelhe, Beira Alta. On the right, I recognize a pillory - used to punish people for petty crimes back then. On the left, the name escapes me. I think it had some kind of religious significance.
Aguarela 12x17 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
Aug 22, 2010
Barn - Casa agrícola - Eads, Tennessee
Um apontamento rápido que resultou duma pequena excursão esta manhã perto do Lago Herb Parsons aqui em Tennessee.
This quick sketch resulted from a sunday drive just this morning near Herb Parsons Lake.
Aguarela, 12 x 18 cm, papel Fabriano Hot Press
This quick sketch resulted from a sunday drive just this morning near Herb Parsons Lake.
Aguarela, 12 x 18 cm, papel Fabriano Hot Press
Aug 21, 2010
Bétula - Birch
Para variar, não há aqui arquitectura alguma. Apenas uma bétula á beira de um lago.
For a change there is no architecture here. Just a birch tree on a lake shore.
Aguarela, 21x28 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
For a change there is no architecture here. Just a birch tree on a lake shore.
Aguarela, 21x28 cm, papel Fabriano cold press
Aug 16, 2010
Fort Morgan, Alabama
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
Southern tip of the state of Alabama, where the Gulf of Mexico lends a tropical flavor.
Tinta da China aguarelada 8x15 cm, Moleskine sketchbook
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