Art Lovers Algarve

17/06/2026

Featured today is Ana Carrasquinho, a versatile artist whose imagination and creativity, combined with her passion for nature, lead her to constantly research raw materials to experiment with natural colors. Her works are signed Anitabibone or Biboné, as her artistic name. She can be found at https://www.artloversalgarve.com/galleries-a-f/ana-carrasquinho

16/06/2026

New to our site is feature artist Ursula Meehan. Ursula is self taught and inspired by contrasts of light and unique landscapes. She paints in pen wash, acrylics, watercolours, oils and pastels. Please visit her on-line gallery at https://www.artloversalgarve.com/artists-sz/ursulameehan



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Ursula Meehan (U.Fitz Art)Retired, living in Cullybackey, Co. Antrim, NI/Ferragudo PT, Ursula is self taught and inspired by contrasts of light and unique landscapes. She paints in pen wash, acrylics, watercolours, oils and pastels, from En Plein Air, displaying works in local exhibitions in NI and....

15/06/2026

Photographer Eric Roth has written a wonderful article for the Portugal Resident about our friend Sofia Costa and her family's amazing art shops, Arco Iris. They have been stalwart supporters of Art Lovers Algarve and many of our artist members who hold classes and fill the gallery in their Alcantarilha location. Check the article out here.
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If you love art, color, design, beautiful stationery, and artist materials of all kinds, in all shapes and sizes, you are in luck.

31/05/2026

There's a lot happening in the Art Lovers world next week, including the opening of Frans Bresser's show at Skandia Real Estate in Ferragudo Monday June 1 from 5-7:00 p.m. We'll see you there.

29/05/2026

Mary McGuire's thought provoking surrealistic and realistic artworks are available as limited edition prints in her on-line gallery. She also has an array of mosaic pots available site at https://www.artloversalgarve.com/artists-mr/marymcguire

Mary McGuireMary McGuire is an American artist who has been living in Ireland and Portugal for many years. She has no formal training and is primarily self-taught with some local instruction from various teachers.Mary is passionate about using colour to express mood and emotion. Her paintings vary f...

28/05/2026

Feature Artist Matthew Hollebon works under the creative persona of Spicy Porridge Art. He stirs vibrant colours, textures, and multicultural influences into every piece. Please visit his on-line gallery at https://www.artloversalgarve.com/artists-mr/matthew-hollebon

Matthew HollebonBold, playful, and always a little unexpected, Spicy Porridge Art is the creative persona of an artist who stirs vibrant colours, textures, and multicultural influences into every piece.  Currently based in Olhão, having lived and worked in France for 8 years but originally from th...

27/05/2026

Patricia Peppicelli's whimsical "Emotions" series is new to our website. Colourful and impactful, it's worth a visit to https://www.artloversalgarve.com/artists-mr/patricia-peppicelli

26/05/2026

Rocia Romero Garcia's photorealistic artworks show amazing life and detail. She currently works with galleries in the United Kingdom, Portugal and Spain and we are proud to have her in our on-line gallery as well. Her work can be found at https://www.artloversalgarve.com/artists-mr/rocio-romero

ROCÍO ROMERO GARCÍABorn in Huelva, Spain, Rocio has a degree in Fine Arts in the specialty of painting from the Universities of Seville and Complutense of Madrid, having also received specific training on mural painting and portrait in various centers. She has been the winner and finalist in sever...

23/05/2026

Please join the very talented Frans Bresser for his show at the Skandia Real Estate office in Ferragudo during the month of June. The office is a beautiful gallery showcasing many of Frans works. There will be an opening reception June 1 from 5-7 pm

06/05/2026

Now that Spring has finally arrived, it's time to think about decorating those outdoor spaces. Feature artist George Hay's sculptures focus on the interplay between cement and Portuguese terracotta. The works are composed from reclaimed roof tiles bound with cement, enriched with elements such as sea sand, shells, and stones. They can be displayed inside or outside. View them at https://www.artloversalgarve.com/artists-gl/george-hay