Damian Tirado, 1960 | Belle Époque

Damian Tirado believes that color is a mode of expression in its own right and not simply a descriptive tool.

His paintings are often vivid and bright.

He is inspired by Latin art and classic European painters like Matisse and Renoir.

His work ranges from figurative urban landscapes to portraits.

A favorite subject is the "woman" and her elegance, depicted in both colorful paintings and minimalist charcoal drawings.

Tirado states that he does not belong to any particular artistic trend, but rather follows his instinct without worrying about historical context.

Damian Tirado, 1960 | Belle Époque / 𝄞 Tchaikovsky 𝄞

Early life and education: Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Tirado developed a passion for drawing and painting as a child.

He attended the School of Fine Arts Cristobal de Rojas in Caracas.

Fashion and design: Early in his career, he worked as a freelance visual artist, a decorative painter and makeup artist in theater and fashion, and a fashion illustrator.

At the age of 24, he became a fashion design teacher in Caracas, where he taught for 12 years.

Move to Europe: In 1999, Tirado moved to Europe, living in Poland and Germany before settling in France.

Exhibitions and recognition: His work has been exhibited internationally and he has received several awards, including the Grand Prize of Barbizon in 2013.

His art is held in places like the Municipal Museum of Louhans in France.