The fresh air of Setubal

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Hi everyone! After a very long almost forced break from painting I am happy to be finally back to work. It is still summer in Portugal and last weekend I went to paint to my favorite painting location - the fishing port of Setubal. As if it wasn't beautiful enough by itself there were also old ships there, the masts of which made the scene even more exiting!
Oil on linen, 25x30cm / 10x12in.


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  1. L.Frasco13 October 2017 at 09:45

    Welcome back, Lena!! I missed your paintings.
    Great return!! Loved the light!

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    1. Lena Rivo13 October 2017 at 11:51

      Thank you, Luis! I glad to be back to the world of art too :)

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  2. Darrell Anderson13 October 2017 at 15:59

    A stunning piece. Stopped me with my mouth open when I saw it.

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  3. Judy P.20 October 2017 at 16:10

    Beautiful and skillful, how you handled that busy scene, plus that glittering light!

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    1. Lena Rivo20 October 2017 at 18:33

      Thank you, Judy! I am glad you like the painting! Capturing the atmosphere of a scene is probably the hardest task in oil painting :)))

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