Socially Distanced Beach Walks

Empty beaches are even more desirable in these strange times. This painting is inspired by the vast open beaches of the west coast of Portugal.

Oil on canvas

1.2m x 1m

Algarve Coast

I am spoilt for choice when looking for scenes to paint on the Algarve. In this one the setting sun threw pockets of light on the edges of the cliffs and cast long shadows across the water.

1m x 80cm

Oil on canvas

Amado Beach Walk Carrapateira

I painted this from a photograph I took while on a visit to this beautiful beach in late May 2020. The beach was practically empty, as you can see. The figure in the distance is my husband.

Oil on canvas
1.2m x 1m

Carvoeiro Beach Summer 2019

This was painted from a photograph I took before the COVID-19 pandemic meant that the beaches were closed. It reflects a happier time when freedom was taken for granted.

Oil on Canvas 1.2m x 50cm

Alvor Beach

SOLD

Alvor Beach No6

I love painting this beach and have painted it from many angles.

I.2m x 50cm

Oil on Canvas

Sunset on Alvor Beach

The beaches of the Algarve are some of the best in the world. The light at different times of the days is incredible.

1m x 60cm
Oil on Canvas

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Surfer on the West Coast

I painted this from a photograph I took in 2015. I loved the muted tones of the water, the result of filtered light throgh the clouds on an overcast day.

1.5m x 60cm
Oil on Canvas

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Stormy Seas at Sagres

The winter months on the most southerly part of Europe get spectacularly huge waves. This one is actually painted from a photograph

1.16m x 90cm

Oil on canvas

Benegil Caves

I painted this from a photograph I took from a vantage point high in the open ceiling of the cave. Looking down I didn't notice the swimmer in the waves until I got home, I was so high up and he was tiny.

90 cm x 90cm
Oil on Canvas

Emerald Waves

Inspired by the wild jewel-like colours of the sea off the west coast of Portugal.

1.2m x 1m
Oil on Canvas

Crowded Beach on the Algarve

I'm an avid people watcher and often spend my time taking secret photos of the characters I see around me. Crowded beaches always fascinate me as no other time would these people be comfortable with being in a state of undress so close to total strangers.

1m x 60cm

Oil on Canvas

Sunbathers on the Algarve 2

Crowded beaches are fascinating to me. Social distancing goes out of the window when the sun comes out.

Oil on canvas
1m x 80cm

Sunrise over Ferragudo

The beautiful fishing town of Ferragudo is one of the Algarve's most favourite venues. The whitewashed houses glow purple in the dawn light.

Oil on Canvas
1m x 60cm

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West Coast Surfers

I painted this from a photograph I took while out on the West Coast of Portugal on a blustery spring day

Oil on canvas

1.2m x 80cm

Carrapateira Zone K

I painted this on a chilly spring day on the south west coast of Portugal. Empty beaches were normal early 2020

Oil on canvas

1m x 80cm