53.50" X 37.50" purchased in provence . In 1973 he taught himself engraving in Paris, making prints for other artists & living on odd jobs. As soon as he had earned enough he would buy canvasses and oils and throw himself into painting. During the Summer of 1974 he travelled to Andalousia and Morocco where he painted the scenery.In 1974 he had his first exhibition in Roquevaire which was to be a success. The same year he was invited to Rigny le Ferron (Aube) by the painter Arsène Sari who advised and encouraged him. This led to an exhibition in the museum of Arsonval. Back in the South his painting was to evolve in a new way becoming more abstract. This corresponded to a time of tumult in his life.In 1980 he discovered the Luberon where for five years he lived in the ruins of a farm set into the rock face. This return to nature opened up a new world for him ; his art was to evolve and take a new direction. At this time he took up work as a gardener to earn his living as he painted. In 1990 he resolved to give all his time to his art work and, on setting up his studio in Lourmarin, he received encouragement from his followers. His beginnings as a professional painter were marked by 3 important shows : Annecy in 1993, San Francisco in 1994 and Geneva in 1998 and his works were bought by well-known art collectors. $695.00
