"I have two methods of painting… They are different, but the result is the pure soul of a dedicated artist."
"I am the son and grandson of great artists. When I was a boy, I never missed the chance to assist my father working in his studio. Drawing is a vocation that has always been in me, and I am an authentically self-taught person. I dedicated myself professionally to the arts and to illustration, working in an advertising agency. In 1996 I turned exclusively to painting.
"I love nature and enjoy perpetuating the beauty that I personally perceive in a picture, thus my predilection for realistic landscapes. The secret of my painting is in its luminosity. To create a beautiful landscape, it is necessary to find the precise tones. I have two methods of painting. Working on location, using light to best advantage, and working at night in my home, where I rely on my memory or even my imagination. They are different, but the result is the pure soul of a dedicated artist. Thus, my trajectory is unique.
"Throughout my career I have received innumerable compliments and held a number of exhibits, always representing the hidden beauty of Rio de Janeiro and marvelous Brazilian landscapes."
Kofi is an Akan boy who got his name for coming into the world on a Friday. Wearing a white and blue batakari, he wiles the time away playing a traditional guitar. "Kofi is so deep in... Read More
Set between rivers and the ocean, Paraty is a peaceful corner of Rio de Janeiro state. The chapel of Santa Rita sits at the waters edge, its simple facade characteristic of the early 18th century. J.... Read More
Drifting in an azure sky, white clouds frame the quiet sea where a small boat pulls up on the shore. Firm golden sand at low tide invites a barefoot stroll, and forested mountains dot the bay. Amaral... Read More
A mother swan looks over her young, huddled together in a nest made of down feathers. Indonesian artist Heni Susilawati paints this lovely and touching composition in a realist style that seeks to... Read More