Watercolour painting – Paintings by Liz Allen

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 likeContinue reading “Small watercolours series”

A new painting, or two…

Here is my latest finished work, an abstract based on my drawing of the stream at Peso, during the summer. I decided to use oil paint for this, since it was then summer and drying times quicker. But also, I sometimes have a feeling to use a particular medium, and this was the case here.Continue reading “A new painting, or two…”

Fresh watercolours

I’d like to show you a couple of my latest watercolour paintings, re-visiting Monchique’s oldest parts, Pomar Velho. I’m always happy when I find a new part of Monchique to study and paint. I have my favourite areas, frequently visited during my 19 years here. These may be familiar to you… the Caldas de Monchique;Continue reading “Fresh watercolours”

Painting of Casa Alentejo, Lisbon

Please excuse my absence of some time, as I have been again to the UK to see my elderly mother and make plans for her continuing care at home. I’m off again in November to continue with this, and wanted to send you a painting completed a while back, when the weather was still sunnyContinue reading “Painting of Casa Alentejo, Lisbon”