A imagem mostra uma mesa de trabalho vista de cima, com um caderno aberto exibindo uma ilustração feita em aquarela e caneta. A ilustração retrata uma estrutura antiga de pedra, semelhante a uma fonte ou nicho decorativo. No centro há uma pequena escultura de figura humana clássica, cercada por blocos de pedra irregulares e trepadeiras verdes que descem suavemente pelas laterais do arco. Na base, uma bacia de pedra e folhagens amplas em tons de verde reforçam a sensação de um jardim antigo e silencioso. O conjunto transmite uma atmosfera tranquila e contemplativa, evocando a passagem do tempo sobre a arquitetura. Ao redor do caderno, sobre a mesa escura, há materiais de pintura: à esquerda, uma paleta de aquarela usada com cores misturadas; acima, um frasco translúcido de vidro, pincéis apoiados sobre um papel toalha; à direita, três canetas de desenho. A luz é suave e quente, iluminando principalmente o centro do caderno, criando um ambiente de trabalho calmo e íntimo, como um momento de estudo artístico dedicado e sereno.
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Watercolor of the Casa São Roque Fountain

last update: 08/12/2025

Sketchbook

Drawing pen, Watercolors

This watercolor of the Casa São Roque Fountain reveals one of my newest passions in Porto. This spot is, without a doubt, one of my favorite parks—a not-so-large space but filled with pleasant little nooks, including the fountain with its jets, for example, which already warranted an Urban Sketch on a previous visit.

This time, I felt the need to make this post to showcase the illustration I did of the old fountain in the Casa São Roque garden. I say “old” because, after my first Urban Sketch there, it was completely restored!

foto da fonte que agora está restaurada e novinha em folha.

The fountain completely new, absolutely gorgeous.

Now, on my most recent visit, I found the fountain completely new, absolutely gorgeous. The restoration brought back all its good looks, revealing details that time had corroded. It is truly beautiful, but I confess I missed the climbing plants that covered it. They gave life and that magical air to the place, composing the illustration in a unique way.

This illustration of mine is a testament that change is constant in Porto, but the beauty of what was seen is registered forever. I hope to return soon to Parque São Roque for the camellia festival and make new drawings.

Returning to the hidden fountain: it is located on a mezzanine in front of the House, towards the end of the garden, near the room where some wine tastings take place. It immediately captivated me the first time I saw it, due to its aged and worn appearance. The tiles were missing, the paint was very worn, and that patina that time imprints on walls was its main beauty. I stayed there for a good hour, listening to music on my headphones and enjoying that refuge all to myself. This detailed observation is essential for an Urban Sketcher’s work.

Now, on my most recent visit, I found the fountain completely new, absolutely gorgeous. The restoration brought back all its good looks, revealing details that time had corroded. It is truly beautiful, but I confess I missed the climbing plants that covered it. They gave life and that magical air to the place, composing the illustration in a unique way.

This illustration of mine is a testament that change is constant in Porto, but the beauty of what was seen is registered forever. I hope to return soon to Parque São Roque for the camellia festival and make new drawings.