Alfredo Sales

I am a Spanish watercolorist based in Valencia, specializing in the passionate discipline of plein air painting. My artistic journey began with Pont de Fusta, a well-known and respected local group of watercolor artists where I forged my roots. Today, I am an active member of both the Valencian Watercolor Society (Acuarelistas Valencianos) and the Urban Sketchers of Valencia, spending years hitting the streets to paint alongside these thriving
communities. My artwork focuses on capturing the vibrant Mediterranean light, changing atmospheres, and the living pulse of urban and natural landscapes. Painting with bold technical confidence, I work predominantly on museum-quality 400g Arches cotton paper to build rich textures and luminous washes. My original paintings are now part of private international collections across Europe and beyond.

Self-Taught Artist My mastery of watercolor and composition has been forged through decades of relentless practice, direct observation of nature, and an intense dedication to painting outdoors. Being self-taught has granted me total creative freedom, allowing me to develop a highly personal style and a deep, intuitive relationship with the medium. My true academy has been the open air, complemented by years of active collaboration and shared technical exchanges with fellow professional painters from major Spanish watercolor societies."

An active and passionate competitor in the national art circuit, I have participated in an endless number of outdoor and quick-painting competitions across the entire Spanish geography. My ability to capture the authentic light on-site has been honored with several recognized awards and prizes in these prestigious events. Furthermore, these events have driven my international sales, with my award-winning plein air works being regularly acquired by private collectors worldwide.