Paula Rego Tribute

It saddens me to inform you that Portuguese artist Dame Paula Rego has passed away.

For those who don't know, Rego was the first artist of that nationality for me to be exposed to. Being half Portuguese myself, I couldn't have found anyone better. I've always admired her work, as she was one of the few contemporary fine artists to project narrative into her works. What I found intriguing about her work was how her style would evolve, each series of pictures would project themes and topics that were personal to her. Rego would make her models project bold emotions through body language and expressions.

I will take consolation in the fact she kept drawing and creating up to this point. Because her works not only left an impact on me but the Portuguese art scene in general. And I hope future generations will take note of this.

RIP 
Paula Rego
1935-2022

The Merchant and his Boy

An interesting watercolour I did in college based on two statues I've seen in the Willow Pool Garden Centre and Baron Antiques. It was intended to be a study for a larger scale painting I would make along the way, so here's what I and my tutors consider a vibrant toned piece of resistance.

Lucy's Perfect Afternoon

Heres a blast from the past, I did this watercolour in 2006, I must say it was a masterpiece at the time and it shows how my drawing style started to evolve. The inspiration came from a jug my mother owned so of course I looked at it, drew and painted from it and ever since than it's been regared as the best watercolour I did as a child. Its also featured on my Deviant art page as well.