Faro Paintings for Sale – Unique Art from Portugal

Why Faro? A Painter’s Journey

Faro is a city of quiet beauty, golden light, and slow-moving tides. While many travelers rush through on their way to other Algarve destinations, I stay.
I walk its historic streets, watch the shifting reflections of the Ria Formosa, and capture these fleeting moments in paint.

Painting of the entrance to Biblioteca Municipal in Faro, with a dramatic shadow cast under the archway.
The vibrant orange yellow petals of a flower stand out against the greenery in Alameda Jardim, capturing the essence of the garden’s natural beauty.
Painting of a sunlit palm leaves in Jardim da Alameda, Faro.
A modernist building bathed in warm late-afternoon light. The deep, irregular shadow of a tree stretches across the facade, creating a fleeting interplay between architecture and nature.

Every brushstroke holds a piece of Faro—the tiled façades, the pink-tinged sunsets, the feeling of time stretching and slowing. These paintings are not just landscapes; they are memories, impressions, and invitations to pause.

Painting of Teatro Lethes in Faro, showing its elegant neoclassical façade.
A palette featuring a soft blend of yellow and white acrylic paints, showcasing the smooth transition of colors.

How I painted en plein-air

It all depended on the atmosphere. The quality of light—and therefore the shadows!—in Faro is stunning, and I always tried to capture these strong contrasts. Although I value sketching before picking up my brushes and mixing paints, I often jumped straight in as soon as my composition was established. I’m an impatient painter (just as I am in life), so to work faster, I pre-mixed my colors—somewhat contradictorily using a retarder to keep the paint from drying too quickly!

Painting of a colorful peacock standing in a sun-dappled garden path.
A snapshot of the plein-air painting process in Faro, where light, atmosphere, and direct observation shape the artwork. Praça Silva Porto, January 2025

Faro Paintings for Sale

Each painting in this collection was created en plein-air or in my studio, inspired by Faro’s light and atmosphere. These small acrylic works are original, one-of-a-kind pieces, available for direct purchase. Click on any painting for details and purchase options.

Explore the Collection

– Hand-painted with professional acrylics

– Limited availability – each artwork is unique

Acrylic painting of a passage in Cidade Velha, Faro, showing stone textures and quiet walkways.
A quiet passageway in Faro’s old town, leading to Cais das Portas do Mar. Sunlight filters through, casting soft shadows on the worn cobblestones and weathered walls, echoing the slow rhythm of the waterfront beyond.
Painting of the aged stone walls of Seminário de São José in Faro, with sunlight casting shadows.
A perspective looking up at the walls of Seminário de São José in Faro, capturing the textures and architectural details of this historic site.
Painting of a sunlit path with trees leading into Jardim da Alameda, Faro.
The inviting pathway leading into Jardim da Alameda, rolling out amazing long purple shadows, which are contrasting with Faro’s lush city garden.
Painting of a palm tree casting a shadow on a sunlit pavement in Faro.
The strong contrast of light and shadow as a tree’s silhouette casts on the house wall in Faro.
Painting of a sunlit white house in Praça Silva Porto, with a striking diagonal shadow in the left corner.
The play of light and shadow on a traditional white-walled house at Praça Silva Porto, where a diagonal shadow adds dynamic contrast.
Painting of a veranda’s intricate shadow cast on a yellow wall in Faro.
The interplay of light and shadow as a veranda creates irregular patterns on a sunlit yellow wall in Faro.
Painting of a palm tree casting a shadow on a sunlit pavement in Faro.
The elegant shadow of a palm tree stretching across the pavement, creating a dynamic play of shapes and contrast.
Painting of a sunlit backyard near Faro’s old city walls, with green plants growing against stone walls.
A secluded backyard space where nature meets the historic Muralhas de Cidade Velha, blending past and present in the heart of Faro.
Painting of Largo do Carmo in Faro, with whitewashed buildings surrounding an open square.
A view of the edge of the church wall at Largo do Carmo, with steps leading down and a person sitting, capturing a quiet moment in the open square.
Painting of a historic street in Largo das Mouras Velhas, Faro, showing old buildings and textured walls.
The timeless character of Largo das Mouras Velhas, where simple architecture and historic streets reflect Faro’s past.
Painting of a modernist building with sharp angles and geometric details near R. Francisco Barreto, Faro.
A study of light and form on a modernist structure in Faro, showcasing clean lines and geometric patterns.
Painting of Teatro Lethes in Faro, showing its elegant neoclassical façade.
Teatro Lethes, one of Faro’s cultural landmarks, with its classic architectural design and theatrical history reflected in its façade.

Beyond Faro, on Ria Formosa: My next series explores the essence of the sea in abstract form.
Inspired by aerial views, light, and movement, these works will soon be available. Stay tuned!

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Soft brushstrokes in pink, warm white, and pale yellow create an abstract interpretation of Ria Formosa’s coastal formations, inspired by aerial views of the landscape.
Painting of a modernist building with sharp angles and geometric details near R. Francisco Barreto, Faro.
The aerial image offering a breathtaking perspective of Ria Formosa, a coastal lagoon in the Algarve, Portugal. The view highlights the intricate network of channels, sandbars, and lush landscapes that make this area a vital natural habitat for diverse wildlife.
Painting of Teatro Lethes in Faro, showing its elegant neoclassical façade.
Abstract brushstrokes in soft hues of white, pink, and warm brown, evoking the natural patterns and textures of Ria Formosa from an aerial viewpoint.

Looking for Lisboa? Discover my paintings from the series “Tracing Light. A luz da Lisboa”.

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