Artist Profiles

Fiona Gray

Fiona grew up in West Penwith, Cornwall, surrounded by a world of art. She worked as an antique dealer and eventually started to create her own jewelry and wood carvings. 

In recent years, she has fulfilled her dream to paint, with a focus on oil and colour. She now calls Portugal home, however maintains strong connections to Cornwall, UK. 

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Mykola Kravchuk

Born in the Ukraine, Mykola lives and works in Ternopil where he also studied art. He finds inspiration in nature, its harmony and unique details, and devotes his work to exploring its beauty. Known for his intricate portrayals of landscapes, animals, birds, plants and still lifes, Mykola’s art resonates with a deep respect for the natural world. His paintings invite viewers to pause, marvel, and feel connected to the beauty surrounding them.

Jennifer Woolfall

Jennifer Woolfall, also known as CayJay, is a Canadian/Caymanian artist whose work draws viewers into a vibrant world of whimsy and imagination. Influenced by her Caribbean upbringing, Jennifer’s art is characterized by bold colors and expressive detail, blending acrylics with pen, ink, and watercolor techniques. Her pieces are crafted to evoke joy, combining playful elements with refined artistry. 

woolfalljennifer@gmail.com 

Luis Direito

Luis Direito has been painting most of his life. His works are the result of his knowledge of materials and the way in which he views the world. 

Luis works in film photography, sculptures that incorporate various materials and artistic methods, as well as paintings. 

Wendy Beugels

Versitale artist Wendy Beugels has been drawing and painting from a young age, making commissioned art for people since she was 11 years old. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts she lived in the USA where she made realistic portraits and sports art for clients.
For several years she has been living in Portugal where she went through an artistic transformation influenced by Portuguese life: bright sunlight, blue skies, city sceneries, the beach, and landscapes.   

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Julie Poirier

Julie Poirier, French artist photographer, was born in 1988. At only 8 years old, with her disposable camera, she discovers landscape photography, that’s the trigger!

Since then, she has made landscapes and architecture her speciality. This is not without reminding her colourful personality which is very distinctive in her photos. She prefers nature to the city, colour to black and white, shapes and geometry to chaos.

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Alisa Aidarova

Alisa has been surrounded by art her whole life. She was born into an art family and naturally has loved drawing since she was a child. 

A large part of her professional life was spent as an interior designer, creating murals, portraits and landscapes for interiors. She has always felt closer to nature than to big cities and an unexpected trip to Portugal in 2020, during Covid-19 changed her life.

Alisa was able to fully return to painting once settling in a more favorable environment. This is how her creative journey in Portugal began. Currently exhibiting in different European countries, Alisa works with different techniques and materials, constantly experimenting and discovering.

www.alisaaidarova.com

João Custódio

Growing up surrounded by his mother and grandmother, who crafted bags and baskets from natural materials, João developed a deep love for creating. His passion for craftsmanship grew during school, where he thrived in craft classes and began experimenting with transforming materials into unique designs.

Today, João creates jewellery like no other — no precious stones, metals, or plastics. Instead, he uses recycled paper, crafting stunning, eco-friendly necklaces and accessories through a method he invented himself.

Interested in owning a one-of-a-kind piece? Visit us!

custodiobelo2@gmail.com 

Isabel Avó

Isabel Avó grew up by the sea, embracing drawing, illustration, and painting as both therapy and self-discovery. Her art, inspired by the feminine universe, expresses emotions beyond words, exploring gestures, strength, and fragility, and creating a poetic, human space for reconnection with oneself and the world.

Cristina Oliveira

Cristina Oliveira has been a Holistic Therapist since 2003, with extensive experience in various modalities. In 2008, she discovered the Human Design System – a turning point in her journey. This method deeply resonated with her personal mission: helping individuals live in alignment with their true nature and life purpose.

Today, Cristina is a certified analyst and teacher accredited by the IHDS (International Human Design School). She offers consultations and courses throughout Portugal, as well as at her own holistic center, All About You, located in Armação de Pêra.

During the pandemic, Cristina’s creative side blossomed, leading her to explore and create artistic practices. This exploration inspired a process of maturation and deep unfolding of the emotional presence which she is now recognized as an artist. These artistic expressions have become a visible extension of her therapeutic work, integrating her knowledge and offering clients a more holistic and transformative experience.

Paula Cabeçinha

Paula Cabeçinha is a visual artist from Évora, currently based in the Algarve. Her work reflects a continuous search for balance between delicacy and strength, exploring the feminine universe through color, emotion, and nature.

 

In her paintings, the female figure appears surrounded by organic elements and subtle gestures, creating compositions that evoke serenity and introspection. Each piece invites the viewer to pause, contemplate, and reconnect inwardly.

 

The artworks Florescer, Azul e Serenidade, and A Efemeridade are part of this artistic path, revealing different dimensions of transformation and self-awareness through painting.