City of Lisbon

For me creating a painting is fascination, passion and joy, an expression of a dialogue between external events and internal perception. Personality, emotion and energy subconsciously dictate the creation of each facet of the painting, allowing any piece of art to speak for itself and also communicate with people, letting the viewer to find his own reality within such work. I like to allow an element of chance and experimentation with the creation of each piece, and, by doing so, I leave the door open for something magical to happen. The use of palette knife and oil on canvas produce more energetic perspective and vibrancy expression while allowing contrasts ranging from detailed to diffused representations, where light dynamics provide life to art. Inspiration comes from contrasts and light intensity between shadows and clarity based in reality. The living beauty of nature, the uniqueness and charm of the city are the most attractive and exciting.