Thank you for visiting my website. I was born in Lisbon, Portugal, on the November 29th, 1964.

   I  began to show my hand for Art at a very early age in life. From being a baby my father, a very skilled and talented man, taught me how to work with different materials including metal, wood, acrylic and glass.

    In 1974 my uncle, Eduardo Freitas, a well known Portuguese artist, had a huge influence on my canvas painting. I remember I would watch him at his work painting and ask him questions about it. Then, back at home, I would strive to imitate his work.

    In 1987 I left Portugal to travel the world. Painting had become part of my daily life and I worked with great artists all over Europe learning and acquiring new techniques.

    For a number of years now I have lived in the United Kingdom where my art is inspired by the rich culture that surrounds me.

                               Thank you,
                                               Luis Alves