Avenida Rio Branco - VLT - Plein Air Painting
Thursday, July 27, 2017
I've always wished to open my easel in the middle of one of the busiest avenues in Rio de Janeiro. Now my dream came true. With the brand new design of Rio Branco Avenue, I can share the space with pedestrians cyclists and the modern VLT.
Plein air painting is an amazing opportunity to witness the urban landscape changing over time.
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| Avenida Rio Branco oil on canvas Sandra Nunes 70x100cm |
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| Sandra Nunes - sandranunes.com Plein Air Painting Avenida Rio Branco |
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Labels: belle epoque, centro cultural da justiça federal, cinelandia, impressionism, oil on canvas, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, urban landscape, VLT
Sunflowers on my way
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
We never know what we can find on the sidewalks, mango trees, almond tree, orchids and so many other trees and bushes defying the stone pavement, lending much more beauty to the Wonderful City.
This morning I found this sunflower bed on my way. I could not lose the opportunity of capturing such a feast for the eyes!
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| Sunflower Bed Soft Pastels Sandra Nunes |
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Labels: flower painting, impressionism, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, soft pastels, sunflower, Van Gogh
Marina da Gloria
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Rio de Janeiro is getting ready for the Olympics. Marina da Gloria was completely remodelled for the Nautical games, its amazing, the view is a post card for itself.
The bike easel sometimes takes me to places that are sometimes impossible to reach by car.Why not join two pleasures and work?
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Labels: impressionism, Marina da Gloria, marine painting, oil painting, plein air painting, pochade, rio de janeiro landscape, Rio olympics, Sandra Nunes
Summer on the Bike Path
Sunday, January 31, 2016
High summer, there is an explosion of Flamboyants in bloom all over the city. The fallen flowers turn the bike path into a yellow/red carpet!
This morning..
Summer on the Bike Path
Flamboyants in Bloom
Sandra Nunes
oil on canvas
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Labels: bike path, cycling, flamboyants, impressionism, oil on canvas, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, summer in rio
Burle Marx Calendar
Friday, March 7, 2014
I´m glad to announce that the painting " Spring at Burle Marx's" was selected to take part of 2014 calendar.
The creative process can be seen here in the post Spring at Burle Marx's.
Spring at Burle Marx- Sandra Nunes-o/c 46 x 61 cm
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Labels: a la prima, Burle marx, plein air painting, quick draw, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes
Rua Senador Vergueiro
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Sometimes we travel far away in search of inspiration when if we look around us we find more than we are looking for. I've been in love with this corner for a long time, it is on my way to the studio. This day the morning light was screaming and I had to paint it!
Rua Senador Vergueiro-Sandra Nunes oil on canvas 46x38cm
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Labels: fornalha, impressionism, old rio de janeiro, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sanda Nunes, urban landscape
Ilha Grande - First Impressions
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The First Brazilian Landscape Painters meeting was held in Ilha Grande. It was a wonderful paint out weekend! The island is the Garden of Eden, nature is well preserved there.
Ilha Grande, Abraão Village - Sandra Nunes - oil on panel 16x22 cm
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Labels: ilha grande, marine painting, plein air painting, pochade box, praia preta, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes
Worldwide Paint Out
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
A special day!
Once more we were blessed with a bright sunny morning. It is late winter, Carioca style!
At first , the choice of Leme Beach as a location for this year´s Paint Out seemed at least a crazy idea!
Sunny Sunday morning at any beach in Rio is really crowded.
But it was wonderful! Artists and bathers mixed beautifully: easels, canvases, colorful beach parasols, a real feast for the eyes!
Professional artists,students, amateurs, from Rio de Janeiro and neighbor cities joined us this year to celebrate plein air painting. Some of them traveled from even more distant places like Brasilia (more than 1000 km far fom Rio) and Belo Horizonte ( more than 350 km).
Worldwide Paint Out
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Labels: International Plein Air Painters, IPAP, landscape painting, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, worldwide paint out
Pedra Bonita!
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
After a pleasant hiking uphill our senses are blessed with a breathtaking view
At some point I´m so integrated tha I become part of the scenery!
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Labels: impressionism, impressionist painting, oil on canvas, pedra bonita, pedra da gávea, plenair painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes
Worldwide Paint Out - Rio de Janeiro 2012
Sunday, September 30, 2012
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Labels: Copacabana, forte de copacabana, oil on canvas, plein air painting, posto seis, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, tintas corfix, worldwide paint out
Rio de Janeiro World Heritage
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
It´s a real treat to be a plein air painter in such a beautiful city! This short video is a selection of pictures taken during the creative process of the painting "Rio de Janeiro Skyline".This time I worked on a oil on canvas dipitch 40 cm x 2.00 m. Working en plein air on these dimensions was a great challenge and, I must say, I loved it!
turn on the sound and watch in HD
Special thanks to Beto Bassoth, a passer by who sent some pictures he took of me.
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Labels: baia da guanabara corcovado, oil painting, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Rio de Janeiro world heritage, Sandra Nunes, Seascape
Marina da Glória
Monday, May 21, 2012
The exquisite light of an overcast day...
Marina da Glória -sandra nunes- ost 46x61cm
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Labels: baía da guanabara, boats, Marina da Gloria, marine painting, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes
Rainy Spring
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
We are experiencing a quite unusual Spring this year. I´ve tried to capture the exquisite atmosphere of a rainy day in Urca beach.
Rainy Spring -Urca -Sandra Nunes oil on canvas 55 x 33cm
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Labels: plein air painting, Praia da Urca, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, ura
Aura´s House
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Comission delivered to a happy collector!
Aura´s House -Sandra Nunes - oil on linen 33x41cm
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Labels: oil on canvas, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, Santa Teresa
Studios in Transit - Arte de Portas Abertas 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Well, I´m trying to catch up with the last events, I barely had time to unpack from my trip to Europe before I had to set up for this show . The concept this year was bringing to the Cultural Center a bit of each artist´s studio...
The first day :Plein air demo in the garden...
Arte de Portas Abertas exposes Santa Teresa´s cultural melting pot . I had a blast this year, meeting people of all ages...from different countries.. Speaking three( or four?) languages simultaneously is tiresome, but it was a rewarding experience.
With the studio casual atmosphere guests could be in contact wth some art materials and works in progress...
I had a lot of young guests this year...
...some really very young...
meeting old friends...
New collectors...
Thanks to all who attended, sent me emails or called me by phone.It was nice to meet you at Centro Cultural Laurinda Santos Lobo!
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Labels: oil on canvas, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, santa teresa tram
Marina da Gloria
Sunday, February 13, 2011
High summer, Rio reaches challenging temperatures for plein air painting...
Heading to waterfront for a bit of fresh air...
Marina da Gloria- Sandra Nunes -o/c 38x46cm
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Labels: boat painting, Marina da Gloria, marine painting, oil on canvas, oil painting, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, Seascape
Cine Odeon
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Back to Cinelandia, this time I was interested on the beautiful façade of Cine Odeon and the busy square in front of it.
This is one of the most traditional Rio de Janeiro`s movie theatres and it is great to know that it was completelly restored.
Cine Odeon- sandra nunes - o/c 46X61cm
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Labels: cine odeon, cinelandia, cityscape, oil painting, Old Rio, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sanda Nunes
Stroll in Copacabana Fortress
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Long time without posting, but I intend to catch up in a near future,
meanwhile...
Stroll in Copacabana Fortess- Sandra Nunes-
oil on linen 54x46cm
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Labels: beach painting, Copacabana, guanabara bay, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes
Carioca Impressions - Solo Show
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Solo Show at Castelinho 38 Gallery
Well, the show came to its end and I´ve been working sending paintings to their new homes. Some happy collectors had already received theirs and others will get them soon. It was a great experience to meet old friends, get to know several silent blog followers and be able to join some names to real faces.
It is amazing the feeling of connection brought by art which links people who otherwise would be perfect strangers.
Some collectors and friends
Some paintings are travelling a long distance...
Australian Collectors
Castelinho38 gallery was a perfect place for this exhibition, a beautiful archtecture in a quiet street of Santa Teresa and a very friendly staff
You can view some other special moments of the exhibit in the slideshow in the sidebar or here
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Labels: castelinho38, chavemestra, plein air painting, rio de janeiro landscape, Sandra Nunes, Santa Teresa
