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All the artwork Michael has created for me is absolutely beautiful—I just know that a simple “thank you” isn't enough, my friend.... Keep being the amazing artist you are... Hugs
From the texture of the paper emerges the face—the charcoal captures the essence with quiet precision, between light and shadow.
The softness of light, the warmth of skin tones — pastel reveals what photography cannot capture.
The depth of glazes, the richness of textures — an oil painting carries its majesty through generations.
Each portrait is a unique piece, entirely handcrafted.
✓ 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
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.
All the artwork Michael has created for me is absolutely beautiful—I just know that a simple “thank you” isn't enough, my friend.... Keep being the amazing artist you are... Hugs
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.
The portrait arrived well packaged and quickly. When I saw it, it took my breath away — it's exactly as if my son 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.
Michael captured the soul of my grandmother. A treasure for the whole family.
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.