Cynthia Agius
Fine Art · Malta
Valletta - A Golden Evening

CynthiaAgius

Fine Art - Malta

I paint vibrant bold landscapes inspired by Malta, and create bespoke commissioned paintings for those who wish to preserve a place, memory, or moment.

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12+Years painting Malta
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Chapter I

Malta - a story
painted in stone

For over 7,000 years, Malta has been a crossroads of civilisations. Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Knights of St John, the British. Each era left its mark in the limestone streets, baroque churches, and painted wooden balconies.

Cynthia's paintings are acts of preservation - a record of Mediterranean life, of feasts and fishing boats, of an island that survived everything and remained, impossibly, beautiful.

3600 BC
The Temples

Older than Stonehenge. Malta's first civilisation carved its story in limestone that still stands.

1530
The Knights

The Knights of St John built Valletta - a fortress city that became one of Europe's most beautiful capitals.

1942
The Siege

Malta held under the heaviest WWII bombing. Awarded the George Cross. The Opera House fell silent.

Today
Living Memory

In the festa fireworks, the painted balconies, the golden lamplight - Malta endures and shines.

The Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House
Valletta - Before 1942
A Lost Icon

The Royal Opera House
1866 - 1942

Bombed April 7, 1942

Designed by Edward Middleton Barry - architect of London's Royal Opera House - this was one of the finest theatres in the Mediterranean. Families gathered on its steps on warm Valletta evenings.

On April 7th 1942, a German bomb reduced it to rubble. Cynthia paints it as it was: alive, luminous, a world before the bomb fell.

Chapter II

The Old City
Streets and stone

Walking the narrow streets - archways, balconies, shadows between buildings

The Sentry, Valletta
The Sentry, Valletta
Oil on canvas · 75x100cm
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Valletta from the Sea
Valletta from the Sea
Oil on canvas · 70x80cm
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Valletta Archway
Valletta Archway
Oil on canvas
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Through the Arch
Through the Arch
Oil on reclaimed wood
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The Grand Harbour
The Grand Harbour
Oil on canvas · 90x80cm
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Valletta Skyline
Valletta Skyline
Oil on canvas · 80x80cm
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Towards the Dome
Towards the Dome
Oil on canvas · 60x120cm
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Chapter III

Sacred Malta
Faith and celebration

The churches, the feasts, the traditions woven into island life

Bibliotheca, Republic Square
Bibliotheca, Republic Square
Oil on canvas · 120x90cm
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Red Phone Box, Valletta
Red Phone Box, Valletta
Oil on canvas · 60x90cm
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Towards the Dome
Towards the Dome
Oil on canvas · 60x120cm
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Valletta Balconies
Valletta Balconies
Oil on canvas · 50x100cm
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No. 11
No. 11
Oil on canvas · 60x70cm
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Chapter IV

Harbour and Sea
Life by the water

The luzzus, the rocky coves, the harbour that has sheltered sailors for thousands of years

St John's Co-Cathedral
St John's Co-Cathedral
Oil on canvas · 100x70cm
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Queen Victoria, Bibliotheca
Queen Victoria, Bibliotheca
Oil on canvas · 70x90cm
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Msida Marina
Msida Marina
Oil on canvas · 100x120cm
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Crystal Waters, Malta
Crystal Waters, Malta
Oil on canvas · 40x40cm
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Bibliotheca by Night
Bibliotheca by Night
Oil on canvas · 70x50cm
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Mdina — The Silent City
Mdina — The Silent City
Oil on canvas · 90x90cm
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Chapter V

Raw Energy
The living present

Beyond the ancient stones - the force and colour of life today

Marsaxlokk at Sunset
Marsaxlokk at Sunset
Oil on canvas · 90x90cm
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Marsaxlokk Waterfront
Marsaxlokk Waterfront
Oil on canvas · 70x50cm
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Rocky Coast, Malta
Rocky Coast, Malta
Oil on canvas · 40x40cm
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Valletta at Dawn
Valletta at Dawn
Oil on canvas · 90x90cm
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Chapter VI

Companions
The ones we love

In sunlit doorways, on warm evenings - the pets who make a house a home

Pet Portraits

The personality
behind the eyes

Cynthia paints not just the likeness but the life — the warmth, the mischief, the love that makes each animal irreplaceable. Every portrait is painted from your own photographs and delivered as a one-of-a-kind original.

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Schnauzer
Schnauzer
Pug
Pug
Lovebirds
Lovebirds
Two Cats
Two Cats
Chihuahua
Chihuahua
Oil on canvas
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Terrier
Terrier
Oil on canvas
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Pug Portrait
Pug Portrait
Oil on canvas
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Labrador
Labrador
Oil on canvas
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Chihuahua Portrait
Chihuahua Portrait
Oil on canvas
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Soft Coat, Soft Light
Soft Coat, Soft Light
Oil on canvas
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Lovebirds II
Lovebirds II
Oil on canvas
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From the Studio

Life behind
the canvas

Follow the process — new paintings as they emerge, the light that inspired them, and the stories behind the commission.

April 2026 · New Work
The Royal Opera House — reimagined in oil

Valletta's most beloved ruin has been painted many times. This version captures the late-afternoon light as it floods through the bare stone arches — a quiet moment in a loud city.

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March 2026 · Commission
A home in Naxxar, painted for a family

The commission arrived with a single photo and a simple request: make it feel like it did on summer evenings. That phrase sat with me for two days before I touched the canvas.

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February 2026 · Process
Why I paint Malta in oil, not watercolour

The limestone here is not pale or pastel — it is warm, almost amber in the right light. Oil paint is the only medium that lets me do that justice. A reflection on medium and place.

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From the Studio

News and stories

Behind the canvas - new paintings, exhibition news, stories from Malta, and thoughts on the creative process.

Royal Opera House
April 2026 - New Work
Painting the Royal Opera House

Valletta's Royal Opera House was bombed in 1942 and never rebuilt. I wanted to paint it as it was - alive, luminous...

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Marsaxlokk
March 2026 - Malta
The Luzzus of Marsaxlokk at Golden Hour

Every Sunday morning the fishermen bring their catch to the market at Marsaxlokk. One of Malta's most extraordinary sights...

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Pet portrait
February 2026 - Commissions
How I Capture Personality in a Pet Portrait

The hardest thing about painting a pet is not capturing the likeness - it is capturing the soul...

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Available Works

Paintings ready
to find their home

Original oil paintings available to purchase. Each one unique, signed, and ready to ship worldwide.

Valletta
Valletta
40x60cm
€276
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Morning Light
Morning Light
40x30cm
€230
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Mdina
Mdina
20x20cm
€130
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Ramla Bay
Ramla Bay
40x50cm
€250
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All works are original oils, signed by the artist. Ships worldwide. Prices exclude shipping.

Village Doorway
Starting from
€225

24.5cm x 30cm base size. Oil on canvas, board or quality art paper. Archival materials.

Ships Worldwide5-8 Weeks50% Deposit
Commission

Personal art
made for you

A one-of-a-kind painting from a place, memory, or subject that matters to you. Each piece is an original - never a copy.

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Share your photos or idea

Good-quality photos help me grasp your vision.

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We discuss size and direction

Together we agree on composition, style, and price.

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Book with 50% deposit

First-come first-served. Deposit secures your slot.

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Painting created in studio

Oils, sometimes with acrylics, gold leaf, collage, or markers. Varnished when dry.

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Delivered or collected

Ships worldwide, or collect in Malta.

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Questions and Answers

Everything you
need to know

Will my commission be an exact copy of a previous painting?+
No. Each painting is a one-of-a-kind original. Variations in composition, colour and detail will naturally occur.
What type of photos do I need to supply?+
Good-quality, well-lit photographs that clearly show the subject and help me grasp your vision.
How do payments and deposits work?+
A 50% deposit upfront confirms your booking. The remaining balance is due once the painting is complete.
How far in advance should I book?+
Book as soon as you are ready. I take on a limited number of commissions, first-come first-served. No waiting list.
Can you paint people or pets?+
Yes. I can paint portraits of people and pets, as well as landscapes. Landscapes and pet portraits are my preferred subjects.
What is your painting process?+
I primarily work with oils, sometimes combined with acrylics, gold leaf, collage, and markers. Every painting is varnished when dry. Completion typically takes 5-8 weeks.
Do you accept refunds?+
I do not offer refunds on commissioned artwork. If you experience any issues please reach out - I am always happy to help.
What collectors say

Real words from
real homes

"Words cannot even begin to describe what I felt when I saw the very sentimental painting Cynthia did for me. She exceeded my expectations making me speechless. She brought the painting to life, encompassing memories, all the love portrayed in one piece. A painting that will live on for generations to come."

Rowena Gatt
June 2025 - Commission

"I just wanted to say how absolutely stunning the painting is. We are completely in love with it. The colours, the size, the atmosphere - everything feels just right. It is something truly special and deeply meaningful to us."

Abigail Farrugia
November 2025 - Commission

"Highly recommend Cynthia - her work is exceptional, attention to detail and such beautiful passion. This is my 3rd painting from her and it is simply the best. She never disappoints."

LG LG
August 2025 - Commission

"So fabulous seeing you with our amazing picture now proudly sitting in my hallway."

Caroline Keen
2025 - Commission

"I am so happy to look at my newly added painting featuring the iconic Marilyn Monroe. The colours and expressive brushwork truly capture her famous figure. I really like the use of gold accents which adds a beautiful touch of elegance. Highly recommend!"

Mark Agius
June 2024 - Commission

"Cynthia is a professional, caring, and talented artist. Her attention to detail and dedication to client satisfaction are outstanding. Thrilled with the beautiful, sentimental painting - our family loves it. Grazzi, Cynthia!"

Emma Formosa
June 2024 - Commission
Cynthia Agius painting
About the Artist

Cynthia
Agius

Cynthia Agius (b.1981) is a Maltese artist with a deep love for her home’s history and scenery. Working primarily in oils, she focuses on capturing the spirit of the Maltese islands’ landscapes and monumental architecture — from the timeless streets of Valletta to Malta’s rugged natural coastline.

Besides landscapes, Cynthia’s work includes custom pet portraits and children’s book illustrations. She collaborates with a global community of collectors, companies and publishing houses, and is grateful to every client who has given her work a place in their home, office or bookshelf across Malta, Gozo and the United Kingdom.

For Cynthia, painting is a way to preserve a moment in time. Through vibrant, luminous colour she creates lasting memories for every wall — inviting you to pause, reflect and connect.

Exhibitions & Events

Europe in Colours: Mannequins of Malta — Skoda Showroom, Zebbug2025
Resident Artist — Café Elise, Marsascala2024–25
Colourfields Collective — St. Martin’s College, Malta2011
Maltese Balcony Installation — Notte Bianca, Valletta2010
Gozo Arts Collective — Rabat, Gozo2010
Mill-Preistorja sa l-Era Digitali — Il-Qrendi, Malta2009
Reflections of an Island — Casino Maltese, Valletta2008
My Art is My Heart (Solo) — Radisson SAS, St. Julian’s2008
L-Istrina Charitable Auction — St. James Cavalier, Valletta2007
Collective Annual Exhibition — Malta Society of Arts2007
Notte Gozitana — KMPG, Gozo2007
Cartwheel Collective — University of Malta2003
Collective Annual Exhibition — Malta Society of Arts2001
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As the artist, Cynthia retains full copyright and reproduction rights to all her paintings. No image may be used, reproduced, or distributed without her written permission.

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