Sherri Aldawood

Amarante Market, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
A vibrant produce market bustles in the town of Amarante, Portugal. Along the street, a vendor engages with customers, encouraging them to take a potted plant or a bouquet. The warm, earthy tones and soft brushstrokes reflect the cozy ambiance of the place.

About the Artist
Artist Sherri Aldawood paints from memory and experiences, capturing moments to forge a deeper connection with a place or a person. She portrays her subjects through delicate brushwork and a strong connection to how sunlight falls on them. "Observing and painting from life is crucial to my creative process, as my job is to edit and expand on the world as I see and offer my unique perspective," says Sherri. Her artwork centers around floral and feminine themes, often combining both in one composition. She draws inspiration from on-location insights and photographs, utilizing fundamental artistic elements to express her emotional connection to each piece. Her home studio provides a functional space where she listens to music while creating art. In her spare time, Sherri attends to family matters and engages in daily activities like cooking and housework.

Words that describe this painting: Europe, street, Amarante, Portugal, Old World, market, flower, plants, buildings, tourism, figures, figurative, tourists, Joaquin Sorolla, John Singer Sargent, alley, sidewalk, facade, crowd, pedestrian, shop, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, beige

Amarante Market
Sherri Aldawood
Oil painting on masonite board
Varnished and Ready to frame
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
12 in. h x 12 in. w x .25 in. d
1 lbs. 3 oz.