Indian
Harley No8
Garlics, Peppers
Born in Málaga, Spain, on 20th June, 1957.
Artistic studies:
For several terms I attended an Art Academy where I learned the fundamentals of sketching and oil painting, but most of all, the theory of colour and composition. I then became interested in the possibilities of Watercolour, mainly because of the endless tonal variations possible, and it suited my draughtsmanship abilities very well. I am totally self-taught, studying closely the technique of the British masters of the 19th century, primarily the Victorian period between 1850 and 1900. I have focused as well on Viennese watercolours of the same period, and Orientalists in general.
I have had over 30 individual exhibitions since 1988 in Art Galleries in Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella, Almería, Granada, Seville, Málaga and London (Arthur Ackermann Gallery).
I have participated in numerous Competitions and groups, amongst others the Top 100 of the Arts for the Parks Contest of the United States National Academy for the Arts, years 2003 and 2004.
Author of the Official Malaga Holy Week poster, 2014
Awards:
.-First Medal in Watercolour in the 64th Salón de Otoño de la Asociación Española de
Pintores y Escultores, y Premio Talens. Madrid, 1997.
.-Certamen de Dibujo Felipe Orlando. 2º Premio. Benalmádena, 1999.
.-3er Certamen de Pintura Ciudad de Málaga, de la Asociación Española de
Pintores y Escultores, 1st Prize. Málaga, 2000.
Amongst works done for the Spanish foreign Legion, a painting presented to H.M. The King of Spain D. Juan Carlos I in June, 1994.
Also has works in the Jordanian Royal Household, and in private collections throughout the world.
Founder Member and Vice-president of the Malaga Watercolour Association.
Represented in London by Mathaf Gallery.
Represented in Zurich-Montreux by Laurent Marthaler Contemporary.