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Paintings by Liz Allen

Artist living and working in Monchique, Algarve, Portugal

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For lovely acrylic paint work on canvas, Liz Allen is a fantastic artist to follow. Another UK native who followed the sun to the south of Portugal, Allen now lives and works from Monchique in the centre of the Algarve. Her work is vibrant, bold, colourful, and unique and Liz uses a variety of techniques to create each piece which usually features buildings and homes. Visit her studio while exploring the Algarve, or check out her work on her Facebook page.

source: Nina Santos ‘Culture Trip’ 2018

” …I am sure that in the future you will be an artist who will be collected more widely. I am reinforced in this view by the admiration of my visitors for both pictures.”

Nial Ferguson
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Rooftops over Peso
						
… on a misty autumn day My latest painting, just completed, is from a sketch of two years ago (at the end of September ). It’s a familiar view on my regular journeys into Monchique. I always find the view across these hills awe-inspiring. Finally, I got the wrappings off a new canvas (and I…

				

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Ochála Casa da Chá





12, Rua Dr Samora Gil, Monchique ,





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Casa Amarela





Monchique main square,
 Largo 5 Outubre, no. 2
Monchique 8550 429













	

				

						
	

				
		

			
Monchique Street (large version)
						
Another version of Monchique Street. I wanted to paint a version of this scene in dark blues and purples. It worked out… more or less!I used a variety of stencils to create depth and texture. I’m not big on brush marks, which are usually used for creating texture and depth. I just can’t. Unless it’s…

				

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Small watercolours series
						
I’ve been doing some small watercolour paintings over the past few weeks. Mainly because watercolour works well in warmer weather, not having to wait long for layers to dry. It’s also good for visitors who want to take a small painting back home in their luggage. Until now, I felt unsure whether I really like…

				

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Monchique Street… latest painting
						
I have to confess I did this painting from a photo which I took when walking along a street which I don’t very often walk along. I was struck by this rather cute and pleasing scene. The calçada’d street receding into the distance, the typical mix of Portuguese styles of urban buildings, and a convenient…

				

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