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 likeContinue reading “Small watercolours series”
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A couple of new paintings
Not quite finished… Here is a video I posted on Instagram a couple of days ago, showing what is going on in my studio, what is being produced in there. The first upsidedown painting is from my sketch of Pomar Velho, and the one on the easel is another Monchique view, across the road fromContinue reading “A couple of new paintings”
The Neighbour’s cottage, Chilrão
My life is slowly beginning to return to normal, and I’ve actually managed to complete a painting last week. This painting is to be a gift for the kind neighbours who looked after my dog and cat, Nico and Muffin while I was away in the UK during my mother’s end of life and passing,Continue reading “The Neighbour’s cottage, Chilrão”
New paintings…
I’m pleased to let you know that amongst all my watercolour paintings (and there are more), I have now just completed an acrylic canvas from my visit to the Watermill at Peso, the Moinho as it is in Portuguese. I first made a watercolour painting from my photograph, which strangely, bears very little resemblance toContinue reading “New paintings…”
Recent paintings…
I’ve been doing more watercolour paintings recently, though I haven’t retired from acrylic painting altogether. Acrylic is more versatile than watercolour in my opinion, and both mediums have their virtues. I find it easier to create effects with watercolour using the water to do the work. I learnt watercolour accidentally, when I was asked toContinue reading “Recent paintings…”
New watercolour painting – Velochique café, Monchique
Sitting in a prime position in Monchique’s main square is the Velochique Café. In my latest watercolor painting, I set out to depict the spirit of this cyclists’ haven, where you can simply drink coffee, eat a meal, or buy bicycle spare parts. As I made studies for the painting, I was pleased to seeContinue reading “New watercolour painting – Velochique café, Monchique”
My latest painting
This painting is to be exhibited in the forthcoming Algarve Artists Network “Artists for Hope” exhibition at Galeria do Santo Antônio, Monchique 15 February to 14 March This has taken such a long time to reach a conclusion… but I had to stop sometime, not least due to the time constraint.Based on a pretty magicalContinue reading “My latest painting”
Working to commission
From time to time, I am commissioned to produce a piece of art work depicting a certain house or landscape in a certain way. Even though the work is discussed with the client, there is always some artistic interpretation which I find necessary during the course of the work, which I wonder if the clientContinue reading “Working to commission”
New landscapes…
Upcoming exhibition at Galeria de Santo António, Monchique, and a new painting
“Paintings by Liz Allen” runs from 7 March to 6 April 2023 Hello! I was excited to find out that the Câmera municipal / town council of Monchique had offered me an exhibition at the municipal gallery. I’d always hoped for an exhibition there before my time is up in Monchique, as the place hasContinue reading “Upcoming exhibition at Galeria de Santo António, Monchique, and a new painting”
Paintings by Liz Allen 