BIRD OF PARADISE- a national flower of MADEIRA

All year around bird-of -paradise flowers blossom in Madeira,and I keep painting them on a regiular basis,using different sizes,scale and format.

"Bird of Paradise",acrylic on wood panel,6x6"

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IT IS STILL RAINING IN MADEIRA

Just two days left in this year and is has been raining mostly on and sometimes off.However,ther is  a festive mood all over the island and lots of tourists from Europe.What kind of weather do you have in your part of the world?

"Rainy day",acrylic on canvas,37x 29"

HOW TO STAY HEALTHY during holidays

During the holidays,almost everyone is concerned about eating a lot of food,entertaining and attending numerous parties.
So,eat more fruits and vegetables,like these tasty tangerines(peppers can go into a salad)
Bon appetit and stay healthy!

"Tangerines and pepper",acrylic on wood panel,6x6"

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HOT RED PEPPERS PAINTING

Keeping warm by using hot red colors in this still-life-more peppers to paint,while Madeira is coverd with rain.

acrylic on wood board,6x6"

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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"
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TRADITIONAL SANTANA HOUSE- A painting from Madeira.

This is a view of a traditional little house in Santana. The image of this house  is very popular in Madeira and is widely used in gift items.

Acrylic on Canvas.

9.5x12"

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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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ORCHID PAINTING

Orchid painting -one of many purely decorative paintings,done on a very dark,almost black background.

acrylic on canvas,18x24cm

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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.

FAIRTALE HOUSE IN SANTANA:A PAINTING FROM MADEIRA

In a region called Santana,there are these cute, fairtale look alike houses with straw-covered roofs and brightly painted facades.
Even before I moved to Madeira,I wanted to make a painting of these houses,that reminded me of "Wizard of OZ" country.
Now it is a tourist attraction,but long time ago people in Santana were living in the houses like this one.

Fairtale House in Santana,acrylic on canvas,9.5x12"

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HOW MANY CHURCHES ARE IN MADEIRA?

There are many charming churches in Madeira,but how many?I could not find this information.Does anyone know?

Somewhere in Madeira,oil on gallery wrapped canvas,9.5x12"

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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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MADEIRA SUNSET

One can just paint sunsets in Madeira -and they are always different,so here is another one.

Madeira Sunset,30 x35",acrylic on canvas

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EYE ON MADEIRA

Do you ever have a feeling of being watched?

Eye on Madeira,30x20 cm,acrylic on canvas
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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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SE CATHEDRAL IN FUNCHAL ,MADEIRA

SE Cathedral in the centre of Funchal-the capital ciity of Madeira,that celebrated 500 years last year.

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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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VIEW OF SUNSET

An abstract approuch to a view  from our property.Obviously,you can never compete with the nature .

oil on canvas,9.5x12"
95Euros

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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AVOCADO AND TWO PEPPERS

Very original title,but could not think of anything smarter.Ah,well,maybe you would have some suggestions?

Avocado and two peppers,acrylic on wood panel,6x8"

95Euros
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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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ORCHIDS OF MADEIRA

Madeira is famous for its flowers,especially orchids-you can always find an amazing variety of them here.

PONTE DA SAO LORENZO

Ponte da Sao Lorenzo is one of the most beautiful places in Madeira. Lots of tourists make a point to visit this place during their trip to the island.You can park your car and walk for a couple of hours to the very end of the peninsula,however,I have not done this yet .
This is one of the first landscape paintings I have painted in Madeira.

Sao Lorenzo,acrylic on canvas,70x100 cm
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WATERFALL,WATERFALL

The same waterfall ,only close up.Just love this scenery.

DO YOU KNOW WHERE THIS WATERFALL IS?

One of very popular places in Madeira.Do you know where is it?

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FUNCHAL HARBOUR,SPRING VIEW

Eventhough Madeira is always full of blossoming flowers,it is more evident in the springtime.
More palette knife work from the same series.

Funchal Harbour in the spring,9.5 x es12 inches

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NORTH COAST LANDSCAPE,NOVEMBER

Another view from the North Coast of Madeira,done with  palette knife.

9.5x12 inches,oil on canvas

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TRAVELLING TO BERMUDA

Tomorrow I am flying to London and then to Bermuda.I will be posting again in a couple of days.

Please check again soon,or visit my Postcards from Bermuda blog.

MADEIRA COTTAGES

Typical old Madeira cotttages with red roofs and green shutters.
Don't you think they exude some kind of charm?

9,5x12inches,oil on canvas

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NORTH COAST LANDSCAPE

North coast of Madeira island is amazing-with breathtaking views everywhere.Painting such landscape is rather difficult,so here is another semiabstract approuch to the landscape.

9,5x12inches,oil on canvas

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