I am off to the School in Olhao Portugal early next week http://www.artinthealgarve.com Then France for the month of May and after that a wedding in Georgia USA mid June.
I leave you with some sketches and photographs from Portugal….
watercolour/gouache sketch from the Saturday market Olhao Portugal 
Clare sketching on the Island of Armona – a fifteen minute boat ride from the School. 
quick watercolour sketch – Culatro island 
A simple and lovely lunch of grilled fish on the Island of Armona. 
watercolour – steps in Olhao Portugal 
The 150 year old olive tree in the School courtyard Olhao Portugal 
One of the many characterful faces of Olhao Portugal. Olhao is a working fishing town. watercolour
Dancing and music during the Saturday market – Olhao Portugal 
Rapid watercolour of sun setting in Portugal 
Jazz at Cantaloupe Jazz Cafe, Olhao Portugal. Excellent for sketching .
A sun drenched wall with trees – Olhao Portugal 
I leave you with colourful magical hummingbirds…. watercolour/gouache
A bientot
Have safe travels and wonderful times!
Have a wonderful time, your art making is so happy!
Thank you so much Sharon – 🙂 x
My sweet, dear sister in art, I wish you a colorful, soulful and happy travel time with magic joy and wonder all the time. ❤
Thank you so much dear Vera…my very special
sister in art. Back from Portugal now preparing for France. Happy painting my friend. xxx
❤
I hope you have wonderful travel adventures Janet. I love the vibrancy of your watercolors. They make me want to visit Olhao. 🙂
Back now from Portugal…preparing for France. A great group…all in all most fulfilling. Hummingbird hugs to you 🙂
Thanks Janet. Happy round two! 🙂
Enjoy!!! Safe travel and much fun.
Thank you so much – It was a lovely week….Janet 🙂 x
What beautiful vibrant paintings and photos, warmth and beauty shine out of them! Oh wow, you sure are going to have fun. Happy times, enjoy!xxx
Thank you so much Dina….as always a great time with wonderful people from around the world. Back in London now…preparing off France. Thinking of you and the family and of course the new baby 🙂 xxxxx
It seems like such a wonderful, magical place, Janet… Like a fairytale come to reality. Safe and happy travels. Hummingbird hugs!
Thank you dear Teagan…..back in London…tired but resting and getting ready for France. Thinking of you in your SW cottage:) Hummingbird Hugs. Janet
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Great images. Enjoy your trip.
Thank you dear Peter.. A great group this time with two lovely people from Kaikoura New Zealand. x
The light is wonderful here at the moment, you are going to have such a wonderful time next week.
Thank you so much Becky….We did indeed have a wonderful time. Some overcast days, but also some beauties and as you say the light just wonderful. Thank you – Janet 🙂
Fabulous 🙂
Have a wonderful time. I know you will.
Thank you dear David. Now home…tired but good….and quietly and gently preparing for France. Thinking of you and Diana…:)
Beautifully brilliant artworks as always. Have a wonderful venture and keep spreading love! Cheers!
Thank you so much. Now home from Portugal…tired but fulfilled. Preparing for France. Will be posting a blog about Portugal tomorrow. :)x