Ideas for my paintings are developed from real situations in nature. I take photographs of dry leaves, branches and gravel on the ground and while drawing from those photos I analyze relationships between the objects. I find in them an infinite source of forms and spatial relations. I also look for a motion, a general movement in the composition, which is a very important element of my work. My initial drawings only interpret the geometric structures and only later in the drawing process slight figuration will emerge.
I usually develop a series of drawings and paintings from one photograph. Using the process of metamorphosis I create allegories full of iconography developed from personal symbolism. A careful study of the details will reveal almost hidden fantastic creatures, faces and figures.
I predominantly work in acrylics, since they dry quickly and enable me to build up color through many layers. Since recently I have been painting directly on wood, without priming it. I like when the wood texture shows through and to maintain freshness I have to use acrylics like watercolors, which of course doesn't allow any corrections, so I meticulously plan drawings and color composition.
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