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Francis Marte

Francis Marte Watercolours

 

Member profile details

Membership level
Affiliate Active Member
First name
Francis
Last name
Marte
Organization
Francis Marte Watercolours
Phone
7802223465
Websites, Web Stores, Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/francismartewatercolours/
https://www.facebook.com/francismartewatercolours/

Email inquiries to: francis.marte.art@outlook.com
Affiliate Photograph/Avatar
Image 1
Image Title 1
Duffy
Image 2
Image Title 2
Indian Head Farmer
Image 3
Image Title 3
Little Maria
Services Available
  • Commissioned Artwork
  • Workshop Instruction
  • Private Instruction
  • Technique Demonstration
  • Balanced Critique
  • Artist Coaching
  • Artist Representation
Media Used
  • Watercolour
Studio Hours and Contact Information
780-222-3465
Artist Statement
As a hyperrealistic watercolour painter, I find inspiration in many subjects—people, nature, architecture, dreams, history, and childhood memories.

Once I identify my subjects I employ careful observation and painting skills to create a painting that has a strong and believable resemblance to my subject. Hopefully, I will be able to reconstruct the relationships of colour, tone, form, and space to create a vivid image that is engaging. I find this process totally absorbing and satisfying.

My work is my passion. Painting is about visual intimacy. It is tasting the world with my eyes. It is studying, exploring, analyzing, and experiencing nature; connecting my eyes, my intellect, and my emotions. Realist painting, for me, is the process of immersion that involves contemplation, exhilaration, frustration, deliberation, and spontaneity.
Biography
Having lived in Jasper, Alberta, Canada in 2007 and eventually moving to Edmonton in 2010, Francis' love for the both the outdoors and the city grew tremendously. In 2015, after a long hiatus from the Art World, he attended watercolour workshops in Edmonton and rediscovered his love and mastery of the medium, with a newly found inspiration – scenes of Alberta landscapes and architecture. He also specializes in dramatic portraits and still lifes. He has participated in various exhibitions in Edmonton – at Lotus Art Gallery, Harcourt House, Art from the Unknown, and the Art Gallery of Alberta amongst others.

Besides his specialized commission works and constant practice, he also teaches workshops and classes at The Paint Spot in Edmonton. Most of his free time is spent painting at his home studio, hoping never to retire being a watercolourist.
CV Highlights
GROUP EXHIBITIONS:

December 2023 FCA Edmonton, Winter Show, First Place for “Little Maria”
January 2022 FCA Vancouver, Active Member Exhibition, juried for "Maligne Lake Boathouse"
November 2021 FCA Edmonton, Fall Show, Third Place for "Almost Fall in Gastown"
March 2021 FCA Vancouver, Spotlight Exhibition for "Almost Fall in Gastown"
February 2021 FCA Edmonton, juried for "Simply Mason Jar"
January 2021 Art from the Unknown Edmonton, selected artist
November 2020 FCA Edmonton, Fall 2020 Exhibition, juried for "Alberta Legislature" and "Israel and Isabel"
October 2020 FCA Vancouver, Active Members Exhibition, second place for "Indian Head Farmer"
June 2020 Pan-American Watercolour Exhibition, selected to represent Canada for "People of the River Dancers"
October 2019 Art from the Unknown Edmonton, People’s Choice Award for "Touchdown Vancouver"
September 2019 Abu Rawash International Watercolor Contest, Best 15 in Realism Still Life Category for "Sparkling Mason Jars"
June 2019 GAWA Annual International Watercolor Online Contest, Among best 50 for "Polishing Time"

PUBLICATIONS:

February 2021 Watercolor Artist, 12th Watermedia Showcase, Honourable Mention for "Thyme for Tomato Sauce"
June 2020 Hyperrealism Magazine, Featured Artist
March 2019 Pratique des Arts Magazine, Featured Artist
December 2018 Art of Watercolour Magazine, Featured Artist

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