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Acrylic Portrait
A spectacular portrait—we really love it. Thanks, Michael, and see you soon.
Original Works
Paintings & Portraits
Each painting is a unique work of art, hand-painted in oil on canvas. From rich textures to the finest details, every brushstroke tells a story.
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Send a Message →✓ 100% Handmade – Each drawing is created by the artist’s hand, without any automated process
✓ High-Contrast Charcoal – Deep blacks and bright whites revealing every detail
✓ Over 30 Years of Expertise – Dedicated experience in charcoal portraiture since 1986
✓ Lively Eyes – Our artistic signature that brings soul into every portrait
Each portrait is a unique piece, entirely handcrafted.
A spectacular portrait—we really love it. Thanks, Michael, and see you soon.
I'm an amateur photographer and thought I understood the power of images — but this charcoal portrait surprised me with its depth and emotion. You can feel the artist's hand in every stroke.
From the very beginning, I could feel your sensitivity to the portrait I had in mind: a hymn to the life of a child who arrived too soon. When the portrait arrived, there were tears of happiness! An extraordinary piece of work. Thank you.
I ordered a charcoal portrait of my mother for her birthday. When she opened the package, she burst into tears because it was so lifelike and full of emotion. The work is incredibly precise, every detail carefully crafted.
A magnificent portrait, it's exactly how I remember my father. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I look so beautiful! The portraits are finished, and they are stunning. Thank you, Michael! Big hugs and kisses!
The portrait arrived well packaged and quickly. When I saw it, it took my breath away — it's exactly as if my daughter was looking at me from the paper. A unique gift made with passion and talent.
The result is stunning, it looks like a photograph! Incredible work.
Hello, I’m just reaching out to you again to let you know that I’ve received the portrait, and the only thing I can say is that it’s magnificent—really, really beautiful. Thank you. I’ll recommend your work; you are truly a great artist. Thank you once again.
LATEST ARTWORKS
Paintings on canvas
Richness and Depth of ColorOil painting on canvas allows for capturing intense and deep colors. Each layer of paint is applied with precision, creating rich hues and subtle gradients that only this technique can achieve.
Étoile du soir
Paintings on canvas - 50 cm x 70 cm
Estrela da Aurora
Paintings on canvas - 60 cm x 80 cm
Amona
Paintings on canvas - 90 cm x 120 cm
Nenuphar
Paintings on canvas 3D - 50 cm x 70 cm
Bailarina
Mixed painting Acrylic–Pastel - 90 cm x 120 cm
In the 1980s, he refined the art of live portrait drawing in Montmartre, Paris, near the Sacré-Cœur, developing a keen and expressive eye.
He then traveled across Europe—especially Belgium, France, and Italy—in search of the busiest tourist areas, where he produced live portraits during holiday seasons. Later, he settled in Brussels, where he trained in Web Design, before moving to Portugal in 2001 and working for several years in the IT field.
In 2003, he launched a website dedicated to charcoal and pastel portraits created from photographs, while continuing every summer to draw live portraits on the Costa da Caparica. At the same time, he developed a passion for oil painting, which he has pursued with dedication, never abandoning charcoal, whose strength and expressiveness continue to inspire his work.
Here you can commission the hand-painted portrait you desire, created from your favorite photograph.
