Paco

Strong light defines this street scene. A sharp contrast between deep blue shadows and bright surfaces creates a rhythmic tension. The architecture is clean. Two arched doorways frame the composition. One remains closed in an electric blue hue. The other opens into a dark void. A solitary silhouette stands within the distance. This figure evokes a sense of quiet mystery.
The foreground brings the viewer into the moment. A brown dog wanders across the sun-drenched pavement. The movement is candid. It captures a fleeting slice of everyday life. Green potted plants add a touch of organic vibrancy against the stark walls. The acrylic technique is precise. Every edge is crisp. The artist utilises his background in graphic design to organise the space. This creates a balanced tension between structural geometry and spontaneous life. The palette is bold yet controlled. Cool tones meet warm terracotta. The artwork explores how light transforms a simple urban corner into a cinematic stage.

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I loved to draw and paint from a very early age. I was fascinated by the capability of artists to bring to life the world around them; to represent form, light and shade; to create three dimensions within two.

Simultaneously I was drawn to photography. From my earliest self-processed black and white prints to the sophistication of modern digital manipulation, I have always taken pictures.

In my professional life I established and ran successful creative businesses in London, Luxembourg, Malaga, Berlin and Sydney. I held senior roles in prominent design practices and advertising agencies, including the creative directorship of Europe's first online service.

More recently I taught design at universities and design schools in Sydney, Australia and Southern Spain with particular focus upon sustainable design thinking, human-centred design and developing successful design practice.

My work has been recognised as a finalist in the Stanthorpe Art Prize, the UniSQ Biennial Art Award and the Burwood Art Prize. My drawing "Venice Winter Evening" received special commendation from the selection panel for the Basil Sellers Art Prize, while my paintings have also featured in curated collections by Saatchi Art, been selected as Bluethumb Staff Picks, and included in Artsper’s New & Remarkable Artists selection.

I began my career as a junior illustrator in London. It's therefore appropriate that with more time on my hands these days I should return to my first love.