"Portuguese Doors and Tiles: A Watercolor Adventure in Lisbon and Porto"
Finally, after years of anticipation, I found myself strolling through the charming streets of Lisbon and Porto, armed with a camera and my trusty small watercolors. Seven weeks in Portugal, and the main thing on my agenda? Paint the doors, windows, wrought iron, and those iconic azulejos.
Porto #47 8”x6” original watercolor on cold press watercolor paper. From the side streets of Porto, random black and white cobblestone streets, modern black and white azulejos and the prettiest of blue doors. Buy me
Every corner seemed like a snapshot waiting to happen. The worn doors, the intricate tiles, the rusted wrought iron – it was a visual feast. My camera clicked away, capturing moments I couldn't wait to bring to life with my watercolors.
Lisbon #20 8”x6“ original watercolor, cold press watercolor paper. Across the narrow street from our hotel in Lisbon’s Baixa neighborhood. Buy me
Now back in my studio, surrounded by thousands of photos, the excitement is real. Each stroke of the brush feels like a reunion with the memories of my trip. The doors, with their weathered charm, and the vibrant tiles that adorned the streets are now taking shape on my small watercolor creations.
Lisboa #128 8”x6” original watercolor on cold press water color paper. Painting tiles is its own meditation! Buy me
It's funny how something as simple as a door can become a piece of art, a portal to the past. And those azulejos, they're not just tiles; they're the heartbeats of Portugal.
Tomas Cafe 6”x8” original watercolor on cold press watercolor paper. Lovely place for breakfast and lunch in Porto, just around the corner from our airbnb, Rua de Fernandes Tomas 355 Buy me
Lisbon tiles and red wrought iron 6”x6” original watercolor on cold press watercolor paper. From one of the thousands photos I took! Buy me
This journey was more than a vacation; it was a dream fulfilled. So here's to Portugal, the place I've been yearning to visit for years. And here's to the doors and tiles that have become the stars of my small watercolor explorations. I'm excited to continue painting from all my photos, continuing to relive the time we had in Portugal. Can't wait to share the magic! 🎨🚪✨
