Brazilian American Artist

I am infatuated with the way opposite views interact. I chose to oppose abstraction versus realism to convey that thought.

When I am using oil on canvas, I either start a completely abstract approach, then, work towards making certain elements resemble recognizable objects, events, or living being or I start from the opposite direction: I quickly create a very realistic image, and, before it dries, I abstract it. The idea is to paint not only a certain subject, but also my own perception of what is happening to it, how it influences its environment, and how it is influenced by it. Thus, each artwork is like an event. 

There aren’t any extra layers, and the texture is negligible. The only tools used in the painting process re brushes and a piece of rag to wipe out certain areas. The only materials are oil paint and thinners. Most of the apparent texture of the final work is an illusion achieved with the use of light and dark.

In both approaches, I follow nothing but my deepest feelings.

When I am doing my digital artworks, I use virtual brushes. For each detail, I choose the size and the shape of the brush; how wet or how dry I want the stroke to be; how much pressure I want to use; how transparent; how soft, and other attributes. I don't use any automatic tools such as filters, glow, or shadows. From time to time, I add an illusion of texture which I, then, distort/enhance, whichever I choose to do at that time.

Whether I am painting with oils or using the computer, my style is the same. I am still opposing abstraction and realism as the coexistence of opposite views; I continue placing the main subject within and mixed with the background, instead of in front of it; Ultimately, emotions guide me in the process of making art.