INTO THE SUNSET

A large painting of paragliding into the sunset.However,lately,with all these winds,there are no paragliders around.Everyone is waiting for better weather.

"Into the sunset",acrylic on canvas,65x100cm

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THINKING ABOUT LIFE

Thinking about Life anytime and anywhere is on of my favorite pasttimes.This is a view from Porto Moniz,norhern part of Madeira island.

''Thinking about life'',acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas,16x16cm

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NORTH COAST LANDSCAPE

A dramatic north coast of Madeira offers many beautiful views .

''North coast,Madeira'',acrylic on canvas,24x30cm

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SAILING RACE

The weather lately has been rather wild,with lots of winds and rain,but hopefully,soon enough it will be more springlike.
This is a painting from sailing series-one I have done last year.Still setting up my temporary new studio-can't wait to start painting again very soon.

''Sailing race'',acrylic on canvas,14x20''

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VENUS OF MADEIRA

Once in a while I paint nudes,this is one of such paintings with a landscape of Madeira as a backdrop.

''Venus of Madeira'',acrylic on canvas,70x100 cm

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VIEW OF FUNCHAL

"A view of Funchal from the east",acrylic o canvas,40x100cm
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HOW ABOUT AN ORCHID FOR CHRISTMAS?

A painting from Orchid series-one of many beautiful species that grow in Madeira.

"Red Orchid",acrylic on canvas,18x24cm,7.1x9.4"
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TANGERINES AND PEPPERS-a little still life painting

Every Sunday there is farmers market in Prazeres- a destination drive for many ,looking for fresh local produce.It is always quite fun to go ther and wonder around.These visits inspire me to paint few little still lifes

"Peppers and tangerines",acrylic on wood panel,6x6"
75Euros

 

RAINY AND STORMY IN MADEIRA TODAY-a painting with umbrella

There lots of strong winds and heavy rain at times since last night,but the sun is always shines somewhere on the ocean or some part of the island.
This acrylic painting was not done in Madeira,but it seems appropriate to illustrate today's mood.
Confession-did not have a chance to paint today.

"Memories",36x30"

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IMAGE OF ABUNDANCE-WATERFALL PAINTING

Traditionally , an image of a waterfall represents an abundance in nature ,flowing and replenishing.

This is a painting as a reminder of a presence of abundance of our life.

SUNSET OVER CABO GIRAO

One of the first paintings I have done in Madeira,mesmerised by its  stunning sunsets.I t was a view from an apartment in Funchal,however if you keep looking right ,your eyes would meet a construction site.Thank God for artistic license.

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VIEW OF MADALENA DO MAR

Driving on the old roads in Madeira can be a challenge-steep  and winding,but one is rewarded with amazing views and scenery.This is aview of Madalena Do Mar-a southshore village in Calheta,one of the sunniest places in Madeira.

Madalena Do Mar,oil on canvas,9.5x12"

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CAN IT BE SOMEWHERE IN MADEIRA?

This painting was done from imagination while back in Toronto,but whe I moved to Madeira I had a sense of deja vue.Does it happen to you sometimes?

Sunset garden,acrylic on canvas,30 x36"

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CAMARA DE LOBOS

An  oil study of a promenade in the city of Camara de Lobos,where Winston Churchill painted during his visits to Madeira.

oil on canvas,9.5x12"

95Euros
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PASSION FRUIT,CHESTNUTS AND THE OTHERS

Another gift from the neigbour-chestnuts and passion fruit,Madeira is always abundant with the gifts from Nature.

acrylic on wood panel,6x6"

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BIRD OF PARADISE

Bird of Paradise is an official flower of Madeira.You can see these flowers all year around.In Portuguese "bird of paradise" flower called "estrelizia".Hope,I spelled this one right.

acrylic on wood panel,6x8"

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DO YOU EVER NEED A RAINCOAT IN MADEIRA?

Madeira has many micro climates,and if you travel outside of Funchal or Calheta,you might need a jacket or a raincoat ,especially in the winter season.
Layers usually work the best.
What about a hat?

Windy day,acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas,16x16cm

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HOW ABOUT A CUP OF COFFEE?

Coffee here in Madeira is strong and flavourful and tastes great ,drunk from the orange porcelan cup.
The fruit looks a little bit like a passion fruit,but tastes like tomato.
Does anyone knows its name?

Orange cup and a tomato fruit,6x6"(15x15cm)

acrylic on gessoed wood panel

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DID YOU EVER TRY SWEET PEPPERS FROM FLORENCAS?

I live in Florencas,just above the Levada Nova-a very popular place for tourist walks.We have a wonderful lady neigbour who always shares her homegrown fruits and vegetables with us.
These sweet red peppers just asked to be painted.

acrylic on gessoed wood panel,6x6"(15x15cm)

75EUROS
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HOW MANY ORCHID SPIECIES GROW IN MADEIRA?

Does anyone know how many types of orchids grow in Madeira?

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