Monica Vitorino

I am a Portuguese-British artist based in London. My vibrant watercolours blend classical influences with contemporary themes. Drawing on 20 twenty years of experience as an architect, my work reflects a meticulous attention to detail, structure and composition, yet it is never rigid. Instead, my paintings are full of energy, colour and character.
Fashion photography serves as a key source of inspiration. I transform fleeting images into enduring artworks. My figures, always women, radiate strength and presence, empowered by their gaze, posture or spatial positioning. They are more than models, they embody self-assurance and independence. These are not muses, they are protagonists.
My Portuguese heritage adds another vital dimension. Traditional azulejos (glazed tiles) inform my use of geometry, repetition and pattern. These motifs interact with contemporary figures, creating a dynamic visual dialogue between past and present.
My bold use of colour adds clarity and visual impact to each piece. In particular, my thoughtful use of complementary colour contrasts heightens the strength and vibrancy of my compositions.
Influenced by artists like Botticelli, I combine the delicacy of classical painting with a bold, modern sensibility. My...

Beyond the Prize, Celebrating Contemporary Figurative Art, 2025 - Mall Galleries, London

Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 213th Exhibition, 2025 - Mall Galleries, London

Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Friends Exhibition 2025, RBSA Gallery, Birmingham

The Other Art Fair (100th Global Edition) 2024 - London

REJECTS Exhibition 2024 - Stokey Popup, London

Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 212th Exhibition, 2024 - Mall Galleries, London

Anna Lovely Gallery Open Exhibition 2022, Sydenham Artists Trail 2022 - London

VENT Collective exhibition: Summer 2011 - Belfast

VENT Collective exhibition: Christmas 2010 - Belfast