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My first
encounter with the Arabian horse was simply love at first sight; no
other creature is able to provide more inspiration and emotion for
my art. If I had to describe a vision of my ideal Arabian horse, I
would say he is a divine Pegasus flying over clouds and rainbows, or
a mythical Unicorn galloping over fields of grass and ancient
forests. The Arabian horse is in my mind, a wish for fantasy, a hope
for a better world of endless beauty, a vision of perfection and a
joy for eyes and soul. To represent such a perfect example of
beauty, is a very challenging task for an artist and a difficult
process of endless study and dedication, but nothing makes me feel
happier and more proud than to realize I have reached my goal in
representing Arabian horses at the best of my artistic skills,
respecting their beautiful conformation and trying to express the
charisma and fascination so typical of this breed. I like to compare
Arabian Horses to Sighthounds; dogs are the other great passion of
mine and in particular Sighthound breeds are my favorite subject.
Similar relationships with mankind exist throughout history for both
Arabian horses and the most ancient Sighthound breeds (such as
Salukis). Arabian horses and Sighthounds represent the greatest part
of my artistic production and probably, the subjects in portraiture
with which I have the most recognition.
My favorite techniques are the classic oil and watercolor. What I
like in oils is the possibility to express with the highest level of
realism, the beauty of Arabians, while watercolor is able to give a
touch or romanticism and ‘’magic’’ I particularly love using one
single pigment and letting the water create shadows and lights.
I continually strive to refine my technical skills, as well as
improve my knowledge, through study and research, experimenting new
frontiers of expression but always being faithful to my
classic-realistic style, which I believe is a landmark of my
artistic production. It expresses more my personality and my ideal
image of this fascinating, unique, and wonderful creature. |
