A little story about this painting: I was planning to leave Portugal (to go to Spain) but just before the border crossing I noticed a Nature Park (Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana) and on a whim drove in. The rolling hills, grazing sheep, little white villages tucked away… I was mesmerized and inspired for days!
 
This painting is part of a small, 6-painting release, inspired by my travels to Portugal and Spain. All of them are painted on the spot, plein air, energized by the waves, winds and sunshine. I painted them very loosely, deliberately letting go of all expectations and just allowing the nature guide the colors and my brush strokes. These paintings are a teaching of slowing down, forgoing the planning, and letting the uncertainty guide me to new and absolutely breathtaking places that I would have never seen.  A collection of learnings that I will proudly carry on in my art and adventures alike ;)