Side Street Conceicao
Posted in Art Room Portugal Tavira

Street Scene – Conceicao

I painted the same scene in two styles—Wobbly urban sketch and precise studio sketch.

Faro Architecture and street scenes
Posted in Art Room Europe Faro Portugal

First Train Trip to Faro

First train trip to explore Faro and photograph buildings and scenes that inspire me to sketch.

Relish Portugal
Posted in Art Room Europe Portugal

Featured Artist in Relish Portugal Magazine

I am the featured article in this quarter’s magazine Relish Portugal. Check out my contribution here.

Urban Sketcher's in Action
Posted in Europe Portugal Tavira

Algarve Urban Sketching Event in Tavira

A recap of my first urban sketching event with the Algarve group at the Tavira Market, where we were sketching scenes to be used at the Mediterranean Diet Festival later in the year. I also did some colour mixing to create a complimentary and cohesive colour to depict Tavira stone on the local buildings.

Vila Real de Santo Antonio Train Station Sketch
Posted in Europe Portugal Vila Real de Santo Antonio

Flea Market at Vila Real de Santo Antonio

Our first trip to the Vila Real de Santo Antonio flea market via train.

Cabanas de tavira Beach
Posted in Cabanas de Tavira Portugal

Heatwave and Beach Time in Cabanas de Tavira

Your choice of boat taxis to take you from the mainland to the sand bar beach at Cabanas de Tavira