Self-taught learning
SELF-TAUGHT LEARNING: The teaching of the techniques practiced by academicians is now lost. Fortunately, writings remain. The technique I practice today is the result of personal research, both in practice…
Demi-pâte française
The demi-pâte française N.B. To my knowledge, there is no English translation of the term "demi-pâte" (demi=half and pâte=paste). The books dealing with this technique are of French origin and…
Portrait painted alla prima
Oil Portrait technique painted alla prima according to a photography Julien, oil, 20 x 16 in This portrait of Julien was painted alla prima in 2 consecutives days. For this kind…
Portrait painted in two layers
Oil Portrait technique painted in two layers according to a photography. Another portrait of Julien, this one painted in two layers is presented here as an example for comparison. After…
Live Portrait Technique
The practice of portraiture from live model is an essential exercise to which it is essential to be devoted relentlessly. I drew and painted thousands of these portraits during the…
Self-portrait in pastel with primaries
This self-portrait is an exercise of style. A performance demonstrating the tremendous plasticity of pastel; the ability to create all hues and values sought by having on hand only the…
The use of photography
The use of photography by painters is controversial.Some purists totally banish this use. It is their choice. Personally, I note that an advised use of photography opens the doors to…
16 feathers of immortality
Here, as in the "Blue Cat", the painting was created by itself, as an automatic writing. I first painted the face in natural tones, and the idea of the finish…
Silence observed
"It was a silence that had nothing to do with the absence of noise. " Krishnamurti. Here, my first goal was to paint an unconventional self-portrait, theatrical kind, where the…
The Myth of Selene
First Prize, Figuration Salon 2000, Laurier Museum. Oil on canvas, 48 x 64 in. (122 x 163 cm), 1997-2001 Greek mythology: Selene personifies the goddess of the Moon. She is…