Renaissance and Baroque figures in my paintings. These references serve as an ode to the old masters who pushed their skills to the limit in their lifetimes. Their dedication and craftsmanship have always been deeply inspiring to me. I rarely find that same sense of mastery in contemporary art, rarely feel inspired by it. There’s been a noticeable decline in learning fundamental painting skills, which is evident in much of today’s work. Unlike many contemporary artists, the Modernists…
