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I´m back from Mexico, but I guess my heart is still there. When I need inspiration, I look at the images I caught of beautiful buildings, streets, fountains, type, pattern, you name it. I loved it so, so much, what … Continue reading
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I´m in love with Mexico City and I don´t think I could be more surprised about it. Maybe my expectations were too low; all the stories I had heard were of crazy traffic, terrible insecurity, awful air quality. And I … Continue reading
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April´s issue of “We´re in Panama!” is here, with an account of our recent trip to Guatemala. The trip was so wonderful, I truly hope it shows in the texts and illustrations. You can read back issues, like our page … Continue reading
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I have been a bit quiet over here, but for good reason. Some new projects fell onto my lap and therefore am dedicating a good amount of time to them. It´s good to have work. April´s issue of “We´re in … Continue reading
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I was invited to write a weekly post at Portugalize.me, a blog about being portuguese and the different ways we perceive our country, in and abroad. This is my third post, but the first (of many, I hope) with an … Continue reading
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So, this is obviously not a portrait. I´m enjoying letting this painting become more abstract, although it did depart from nature. We´ll see how far in the figurative-abstract spectrum it will end. I´m recycling a canvas, it has lots of … Continue reading
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This is the last portrait, just finished today. It´s acrylic on canvas, as usual. Work in progress shots are here. Today I started a new painting; this time, it won´t be a portrait, as I became a bit tired of … Continue reading
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I´m posting baby blankets over on abbrigate*´s website; some of them aren´t available anymore, but many still are – and you may want one for yourself or for the baby your friend is expecting. They all have a 25% discount … Continue reading
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Our vacation in Guatemala was wonderful. It is a country of contrasts, not only in nature – with its 14 volcanoes peaking above the clouds, the beaches and the hot, hot jungle – but also in the people. What is … Continue reading
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Yesterday was a good day! Being at the Bazar, showing my embroidered baby blankets and knitted cowls to people was a very good experience. I always thought of myself as a lousy salesperson, but I´m slowly realize that sales are … Continue reading
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See you later at the Bazar Fashion+Gourmet, Gran Salón Farallón, Marriott Courtyard Multiplaza, Panamá, 3.30pm to 9.30pm.
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This month, my main tasks have been to paint, embroider and sew baby blankets, and my e-zine, “We´re in Panama!”. I´ve had other projects, too, but these were the ones most present during the past few weeks. The variety of … Continue reading