My Portugal Series is an exploration of place, memory, and connection through the act of painting en plein air. As an artist, I am drawn to the interplay between landscape and personal experience—how the natural world shapes our understanding of home and belonging. These works emerge from my ongoing journey of discovering Portugal, my current home, and deepening my relationship with its land, light, and cultural essence. By painting outdoors, I engage in a direct and immersive dialogue with my surroundings. The ocean, rivers, cliffs, and urban spaces of Portugal offer a constantly shifting palette of colors, textures, and atmospheres. Some pieces in this series reflect a representational approach, capturing the rugged coastlines and vibrant flora, while others lean toward abstraction, distilling the landscape into its most essential forms and rhythms. The O Tejo paintings, for instance, interpret the Tagus River through geometric compositions, reflecting the ways water, movement, and architecture intersect in Lisbon’s identity. At its core, this series is about pausing to observe—how light changes throughout the day, how nature and architecture coexist, and how history is embedded in the land. Each painting serves as both a record of a specific moment and a meditation on place, creating space for contemplation and a deeper appreciation of the environment. As an ongoing project, these works will continue to evolve as I explore new locations and perspectives, embracing the ever-changing dialogue between artist and landscape.