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"An earthen bowl with
apples and brown paper... a moment of contemplation on a terrace under
the warm Mediterranean sun... a woman alone in a white dress on a
golden stretch of sand... Gabriel Picart is a special kind of painter.
It would be enough if he were only a classic
realist with a reverence for the human form, masterful technique and a
repertoire of timeless images of exquisite beauty and grace. The true
magic of his art comes from within, from the profound personal
investment he makes in each and every painting before it leaves his
studio. In an increasingly frenetic and complicated world, few of us
make life worth living. Thank you Gabriel
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Due to a number
of factors, the images shown at this site do not perfectly show the
high degree of detail, nor the true colors, of paintings. Also, in
some cases a small portion of a total image was cropped out for fit or
scanning reasons. All images on or included in this website are
copyright of Gabriel Picart. Reproduction without his permission is
unlawful. Full screen mode is advised.
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'HOW I MAKE A PAINTING'
Picart was
invited by the prestigious International Artist magazine to be the
artist from Spain in issue #38 (August 2004). A description of the
specifics of his technique was included in the feature article on him,
under the title “ART IN THE MAKING - Achieving an impersonal ideal of
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BIOGRAPHY |
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Gabriel Picart was born in Barcelona, Spain, in 1962, where he still
lives and works. He began a
successful art career at the early age of twenty when he started
working as an illustrator throughout Europe, and shortly thereafter
for the major publishing houses and advertising agencies in the United
States and Canada. Since 1996, Picart paints full time and no longer
accepts illustration commissions.
Picart's
paintings are permanently on display at some of the most recognized
galleries in the US, and have attracted special attention of
noteworthy critics and collectors.
Prestigious California
publisher Fingerhut Group
has
published
and distributed
limited editions
of his works.
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PHILOSOPHY |
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"Difficulty
of making realistic paintings is that they are absolutely transparent
to the viewer and any small mistake in the execution is easily
detectable.
Thus, when they involve human
figure, my favorite subject and the most difficult challenge that
painting has to offer, the road to success becomes very demanding.
The
human figure is the acme of painting art and a must for any artist
willing to face the most - a "must" that is if he wants to make
progress in his technique."
"Of special
interest to me is the Painting Art scene which took place from the
mid-nineteenth century to the beginning of this last one.
I am thinking of painters such as Alma-Tadema,
Bonnat, Carolus-Duran, Lord Leighton, Gérôme, Bougeureau, Sargent,
Fortuny, Waterhouse, Cabanel, and many others who were part of it. It is unfortunate that this group has been
somewhat overlooked by critics and historians in favor of the
Impressionist movement.
But one thing for certain about the artists named above: in the
technique of drawing and painting they were second to none.
I consider myself within their tradition,
and like they did, I strive to achieve a balance between line, color
and texture, in that order of importance."
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ILLUSTRATION ART (1980-1996)* |
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(*) Since 1996, Picart no longer accepts illustration commissions; he
paints full time. Gabriel Picart signed his
illustration works 'Gabriel'.
"Unusually beautiful
illustrations, full of authentic detail…" - the
New York Times' review on "The
Door in the Wall", A Dell / Yearling Book (1990).
On left,
the prophet Ahijah rips his
garment to foretell Jeroboam’s rise to power over the ten northern
tribes of Israel (detail) -
"Who’s Who in the Bible", Reader’s Digest (1994).
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The welcome
page of the New York
ARTEXPO 2006 displayed a painting by Picart. The NY
ARTEXPO is the world's largest fine art fair.
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The 'July-August 2004' issue of
International
Artist magazine featured an article by Gabriel Picart.
In each bi-monthly issue, International Artist magazine takes you
inside the studios of the world's best artists.
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Release
of "Black over Red" limited edition of 95, 40" x 20" signed and
numbered giclée print, on canvas. This is the first self-published
limited edition ever by Picart, who is actively involved in its
creation.
www.cordair.com
In his fourth edition, ILIKE MAGAZINE (Spanish
language) devotes page nº 5 to Gabriel Picart.
www.ilikemagazine.com
January 17th 2009,
Galerie du Soleil, Naples, Florida, USA.
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LINKS |
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www.colorland.net
Created, designed and maintained by Gabriel Picart,
'Colorland
Network' is his personal project. It is an interactive website
that teaches kids about the Art of Painting. They will enjoy an
amazing tale which familiarizes them with the all time great master
painters and the most important masterpieces while they play art
related games on-line. 'Colorland Network' allows the kids to
participate in their own education, as the site’s contests
encourages them to send in student-produced educational material,
promoting active self-instruction. It also encourages fine art
painters, illustrators, art teachers, and art lovers in general, to
share knowledge and art work to promote Painting Art among kids of
all ages. But above all, 'Colorland' conveys a positive message
about the values that really matter in life, such as Honesty,
Freedom of Expression, Responsibility, Tolerance, Sharing, Love and
Peace.
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www.siartgroup.com
Home of Selected International Art Group Europe.
Recentely founded by Gabriel Picart and his wife Rosa Anguas, and
based in Barcelona, Spain, SI Art Group is the European
sister company for both SI Finearts & SI Illustration,
both based in Manhattan, New York. SI Art Group Europe /
SI Finearts USA represents an innovative and international
variety of artists, and is focussed on representational work. SI
Art Group Europe / SI Illustration USA is one of the largest
commercial art agencies in the world, specializing in children's
book illustrations. SI Art Group Europe represents
Picart's original paintings worldwide, except US & Canada.
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www.jones-terwilliger-galleries.com
Jones & Terwilliger Galleries
is the personal vision of owners Barbara Jones and
Patricia Terwilliger. Opening their original
gallery in 1997, they now have two impressive galleries in the
center of the Art Colony of Carmel-by-the-Sea,
California, on the beautiful Monterey
Peninsula. In 2005, they opened their third
gallery on El Paseo in Palm Desert,
California. Paintings by Picart currently
available.
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www.galerie-du-soleil.com
Located
in the heart of beautiful Olde Naples Florida on Gallery Row,
Galerie du Soleil is redefining the fine art experience.
Its national and internationally acclaimed artists'
creations grace the collections of homeowners, businesses,
government offices, diplomats and socialites alike.
Paintings by Picart
currently available.
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www.cordair.com
Quent
Cordair Fine Art was established by artist Quent Cordair in 1996. As
a premier provider of contemporary Romantic Realism in painting,
sculpture and drawing, QCFA has grown to serve an international
clientele of private and corporate collectors.
Romantic Realism, the movement which renews the high esthetic
standards and techniques of pre-20th century ateliers, brings a
rebirth of comprehensibility, beauty, romanticism and stylization to
contemporary subject matter. Subject matter includes figurative,
narrative, allegorical, still lifes, seascapes and landscapes.
Award-winning painters and sculptors of international renown are
represented. Paintings by Picart
currently available.
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www.andersongalleries.com The Anderson
Galleries is located in the heart of Beverly Hills "golden
triangle" shopping district, and it is dedicated to showing museum
quality 19th and 20th paintings by noted and historically important
European artists. It also exhibits paintings by lesser-known
European and American artists active between 1800 and 1930 who have
been overlooked and undervalued.
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www.artrenewal.org
One of the largest on-line Museum on the
internet, with oversized high quality images of the works of the
greatest painters and sculptors in human history, cross referenced
to an encyclopedic online art reference library of historical texts,
essays, biographies and articles. This site promotes a return of
training, standards and excellence in the visual arts, and the
concept of recognizable quality as a primary criterion for the
judgment of Fine Art.
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Full contact information on
the galleries that carry Picart's original paintings, as well as on his
representatives worldwide.
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ORIGINAL PAINTINGS
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of "Black over Red" limited edition of 95, 40" x 20" signed and
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'Picart,
Contemporary Classicism'
(large format landscape, premium paper,
80 pages)
A compilation
of 44 paintings among Picart's best fineart works. This
book includes a personal view by Ph. D. Herb Spiers, Managing
Director of Sifinearts, New York. Foreword note by Kevin
Zweyer Andersson, President of Anderson Galleries LLC,
Beverly Hills, California, and Member of the Appraisers
Association of America.
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