"I learned how to paint while I was still a child, starting by entering a painting competition for children and adults in my hometown. I always won first place."
"My name is Joel Mangundirjo and I was born in Central Java on March 12, 1965. I learned how to paint while I was still a child, starting by entering a painting competition for children and adults in my hometown. I always won first place.
"After graduating from high school, I spent most of the time working and have not had much time for painting. However, if there is a change and I have time, I want to.
"After I married a beautiful Balinese woman and we had two children, I decided to move to Bali. Here I made friends who are also painters. They mentioned that Novica helps artists and artisans promote their work on an international level. So, I traveled for almost three hours by motorbike with my paintings rolled on my back, all the way from my home to their office. There is a hope inside me that Novica will be able to promote and sell my paintings."
Luiz Antonio Lopes plays with light and shadow, cool and warm colors, in this abstract composition in acrylic. Using a combination of bold and light brushstrokes, Lopes portrays the abstracted form of... Read More
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A field of green and beige shatters into a vibrant explosion of color at the center of this painting by Brazilian artist Luiz Antonio Lopes. He paints with a characteristic abstract style, blending... Read More