This Algarve original art piece carries a moody, atmospheric quality, capturing the essence of a nighttime or twilight landscape. I wanted to create a sense of mystery and depth, using dominant deep blues and dark umbers to draw the viewer into the scene. The soft, blended brushstrokes add to the dreamlike, almost ethereal feel, making the composition feel as if it exists between reality and imagination. Hints of gold, orange, and red emerge from the horizon as scattered lights, suggesting the distant glow of a city or shimmering reflections on water. The abstract nature of the piece allows for personal interpretation, evoking emotions of solitude, wonder, or quiet contemplation.

As an artist painting Algarve, I love exploring the contrast between darkness and light, how they interact to create movement and emotion. In this painting, that contrast is striking, leading the eye across the canvas as if the scene itself is subtly shifting. The use of colour and texture is intentionally subtle yet powerful, creating an immersive experience that invites the viewer to step into the moment and feel its quiet energy.

Size 24cm x 18cm