ALONG THE ALGARVE

 

Another painting done from our Portugal trip some years ago. I loved the colors of the cliffs and rocks found in this area and actually had to tone down their intensity somewhat. This was a quiet beach we spent some time on and I managed quite a few studies. On the opposite side was a narrow path heading up part of the cliff side which I tackled as it allowed some wonderful views across the water a little higher up than would otherwise be possible. I still have to do any paintings from that viewpoint though. This one is another 10 x 8 inch painting, oil on board.

OVER THE SHALLOWS

 

I started this painting a long time ago and can't quite remember if I showed it here on my blog, perhaps in an unfinished state? Anyway, here it is finally completed. I loved looking at this scene across the shallows to the distant body of water which had been highlit by the late afternoon sun - the view here is looking directly towards the light. I probably did another smaller version of this back then but as most of my records are still in storage, don't have access to know for sure. I'm hoping this will change soon but in the meantime, I'm still travelling around looking for places like this to paint. This is a 9 x 12, oil on canvas,