Selfie
I felt the need to join the human race on selfies, so here goes! Haaahaaa!!!
Margaret’s Cottage
This really is Margaret’s Cottage, she’s my lovely next door neighbour. Hope you like it as much as I enjoyed painting it, Margaret! (Which was rather a lot 🙂 )
Mrs Raquel Russel Ponte
An extraordinary aunt of mine who is a Marathoner at the age of 71 and going strong! I was inspired to paint her because she has so much energy and … Continue reading
Desperate and Lonely!
Every word stretched to get maximum attention retention Detailing her food consumption Each meal Each course Each mouthful She’s going to get on top of it! She’s bought all the … Continue reading
The Inconvenience
She said she was leaving The job was too much For the Doctors diagnosed a life of permanent pain They sat looking at her, with “well what about us” … Continue reading
The Shooting Party
Hands in pockets Chest sticking out Ready to survey the entourage required for a successful day Only the dog wagging his tail is spared close scrutiny Before all is deemed … Continue reading
The Train Ride
With her armour on She turns, says goodbye “See you soon” Her hair coiffed, bouffant around her face Head scarf on All covering most of her face This too, the … Continue reading
The Romany Gypsies Visit Pontecarreira
The rumba of their guitar The colourful gypsies and their brightly painted caravans The madness of their bonfire night Don’t go near my child, or you too could be bewitched … Continue reading
Merluza – Galician Style
This is one my favorite fish dishes and is just like my Grandmother used to make while we were growing up in Spain. Merluza is Spanish for Hake, a white … Continue reading
Welcome to My Blog
Welcome to my blog. I’ve been painting for many years now, selling works and creating commissioned pieces for people all over the Scottish Highlands. My friends, family and peers have finally … Continue reading
Maria José Ponte 