Paintings by Liz Allen
Artist living and working in Monchique, Algarve, Portugal
All work on this website is copyright reserved by Liz Allen
For lovely acrylic paint work on canvas, Liz Allen is a fantastic artist to follow. Another UK native who followed the sun to the south of Portugal, Allen now lives and works from Monchique in the centre of the Algarve. Her work is vibrant, bold, colourful, and unique and Liz uses a variety of techniques to create each piece which usually features buildings and homes. Visit her studio while exploring the Algarve, or check out her work on her Facebook page.
source: Nina Santos ‘Culture Trip’ 2018
” …I am sure that in the future you will be an artist who will be collected more widely. I am reinforced in this view by the admiration of my visitors for both pictures.”
Nial Ferguson
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New year, new work…
Hello and welcome to my first newsletter of 2026! I hope you are in good form after the festivities. Now it’s time to get down to the business of shaking up our old habits and regimes which we may have pushed to their limits lately. As you may remember, I visited Monet’s garden in Giverny…
Christmas greetings!
I’d like to wish all my clients and followers a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and enjoyable festive season. Thanks to you all for your support during 2025. Here are a few of my paintings from this year, and more can be seen here https://liz-allen.com/paintings-2025/ and here https://liz-allen.com/2025/08/27/small-watercolours-series/ I am working on some new…
Open Studio – original paintings and giclée prints at Quinta Pintados, Chilrão
I’m pleased to announce the arrival of new prints of a selection of my paintings, and after a long absence, an open studio date: Sunday 7th DecemberQuinta Pintados, Chilrão, Monchiquefrom 11am – 4pm Refreshments will be available. A selection of my original acrylic, watercolour and oil paintings will also be on display. All the images…
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Ochála Casa da Chá
12, Rua Dr Samora Gil, Monchique ,
8550 461
Monday-Friday 10-4pm
Open Studio
For more information about Open Studio please contact Liz using the form below
Casa Amarela
Monchique main square,
Largo 5 Outubre, no. 2
Monchique 8550 429
Rooftops over Peso
… on a misty autumn day My latest painting, just completed, is from a sketch of two years ago (at the end of September ). It’s a familiar view on my regular journeys into Monchique. I always find the view across these hills awe-inspiring. Finally, I got the wrappings off a new canvas (and I…
Monchique Street (large version)
Another version of Monchique Street. I wanted to paint a version of this scene in dark blues and purples. It worked out… more or less!I used a variety of stencils to create depth and texture. I’m not big on brush marks, which are usually used for creating texture and depth. I just can’t. Unless it’s…
Small watercolours series
I’ve been doing some small watercolour paintings over the past few weeks. Mainly because watercolour works well in warmer weather, not having to wait long for layers to dry. It’s also good for visitors who want to take a small painting back home in their luggage. Until now, I felt unsure whether I really like…
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All work on this website is copyright reserved by Liz Allen 2025
Paintings by Liz Allen 