なぜ絵を描くのですか？
I paint because of me and for me. I paint because I need it—art is the food for my soul.

絵を描き始めてどのくらいになりますか？
I started drawing and painting when I was very young, but I stopped during high school. I picked it up again almost 20 years ago.

正式な美術教育を受けましたか？
No, I haven’t.

プロのアーティストですか、それとも趣味でやっていますか？
I make my living through my art—teaching and selling my work.

Who and/or what do you look to for inspiration?
Everything around me can be a source of inspiration: streets, nature, fields, plants, houses, people, a book, a TV show, a magazine. Music is also a strong source of inspiration.

絵を描いているときは、どんな音楽を聴きますか？
It depends on my mood. I go from classical music to Limp Bizkit!

メンターはいらっしゃいますか？
Yes, there was someone who introduced me to the world of watercolor—Jorge Royan, an architect, photographer, and urban sketcher from Buenos Aires. Several years ago, he told me, “Once you try watercolor, you’ll never let it go.” And here I am.

毎日絵を描きますか？
Yes! (But we know that’s not always true—LOL)

Do you paint one piece at a time or work on several at once?
It depends. Sometimes I work on two or three pieces at the same time, but usually I paint one and then start another.

まずコンセプトピースを作成しますか？
For some works, yes. I do several small studies to plan composition and tonal values, look for references in my own photos, do small sketches—and then create the final piece.

Do you prefer painting in the studio or plein air?
Both. Plein air gives me the chance to experience the place—its sounds, smells, views—and of course, to paint it. Though it’s not always easy!
Studio work offers a more controlled environment, so it’s easier to paint.
But I enjoy both.

何色のコアカラーを使用していますか？
A few years ago, I worked with a very limited palette. Since then, I’ve expanded my color choices, but I usually use no more than five tones in a single painting.

Tubes, pans, or sticks?
Tubes and sticks.

マスキング液を使いますか？
No. I like the adrenaline of leaving white spaces using just my brush.

When do you know a piece is finished?
I ask myself this question every single day. I use this one to help me decide: “Will what I’m about to add make the painting better?” If yes, I go ahead. If not, the work is finished.