Behind the Art This scene represents such a happy memory: the first trip my now-husband and I took together in 2022. I was living in France at the time and after months apart, we planned to meet up in Portugal. Not only was I overwhelmed by the joy of being reunited with him, but with the beauty of the country. Overwhelmed by the vibrance, the kind eyes, the colourful streets, the tapas (yummm). Looking over the city from this famous view point - Miradouro da Senhora do Monte - my breath was taken by the stunning panoramic views of the city. I took only this one snapshot. Months later, full of nostalgia, I decided I needed to paint it. It’s a memory of a joyous, colourful time in life on days that might feel monotonous. 12x12in | Oil on canvas