The female body

Besides the sea, I also find myself trying to capture the beauty of the female body.
I try to simplify the composition to a point where you have only the gesture. Color goes according to the mood. Here is some that I believe I was on the target.

The pochade box

Here is the Pochade box I made. Pochade is the French word for "sketch". The plein-air painters make the most use of it because you can take it anywhere and be ready to paint.

Northeaster 1895 by Winslow Homer ( American 1836-1910)

This is my favorite painting from this artist. I used to spend hours at the MET in NYC studying this painting. I shared the same passion for the sea with Homer, and for many years I followed his pallete and composition. In the American Art history, Homer, is considered "the poet of the sea".

Jack in the pulpit IV by Georgia O'Keeffe (American 1864-1946).

Georgia O'Keeffe is one of my favorite artist. She could take anything from her heart and slam it straight on the canvas. One peculiar aspect of her work is the way she presents her femininity.
I can always precisely outline a vulva in every flower she paints. From a time when women were still regarded as homemakers, she strongly carved out her place as an artist and a respected woman.

Life is like climbing a mountain, the higher you go the broader the view.

Philosophically speaking, as you begin to ascend the mountain, the more earthly possessions you leave behind.
     It is a special moment when you realize that only few things in life really matters. So, let the knowledge you acquired through thinking and experience be one of them because only what fills the mind and the heart is eternal. The rest is only physical matter.
    That was the feeling I tried to express on this canvas when I was studying Philosophy and Arts throughout the 90's in NYC.

The city I was born

Saint Sebastian of the Rio de Janeiro is the full name of the "marvelous city". I know even some "Cariocas" don't know this fact, but one thing is for sure, most of us have our arms extended to welcome the world, just like the statue of Christ, on the Corcovado mountain.
My main idea of Art comes from the happiness Rio's Carnaval fest infused in me since my very young age. In addition, our beaches with its exuberant flora and "morenas" (nicely tanned beautiful ladies) have kept my heart pounding and my eyes constantly searching for the best angles.
Also, the availability of many exotic hues under the tropical sun had left me many times overwhelmed,but that's what I love it. It's not easy to put on a canvas so much excitement. But I keep trying...it is what makes me alive! Peace.