Statement

The blank page does not exist for me. I always begin my work on a texture surface or an old page of writing. These inspirations become my backgrounds. From them are born my creations. I can say that I work in collaboration with another unknown artisan, an artist of another time in order to find my own voice.

My artistic sensibility has been cast by the observation of humans beings, architectures visited, artwork admired and of course nature. I’m fascinated by the art of portraiture and I have been building a gallery of faces. The majority of them are women of all ages. I’m attracted to paint them by the look in their eyes. Their eyes are the reflection of their character. Through them I’m creating some roots, a sense of stability.

I use acrylic paint for my portraits, without drawing them first. They appear very precisely with each brush stroke. There is a strong connection between the hand-written pages I use and the faces I paint. The calligraphy gives me the idea of which face to use. Together, they tell a story that is up to the viewer to imagine. He in turn is attracted by his own painted portrait.

For my landscapes, on the other hand, the fresco technique is ideal. On a strong support, recycled drywall, I lay down a coat of plaster. It allows me to create a freed image, without the clutter of details. My brush strokes are stronger, faster. I use natural pigments to paint, which work well with this subject. They are made from the earth. They create a feeling of softness and mystery. I paint my dream of living with nature at my door. My main source of inspiration for my landscapes comes from my trips through Europe, and the paintings of Claude Monet.

My work reflects my inner division, to please and being oneself at the same time. Between the duality of perfection in technique and creativity without limitation. Ultimately, I want to capture in a painting, and one day in a photo or a sculpture, an harmony of their union.