Francisco Santos
Born: 1957
Hometown: Porto de Mós
Based in: Porto de Mós
Born: 1957
Hometown: Porto de Mós
Based in: Porto de Mós
2019 - Painting, Art Gallery, Leiria / Painting, Art Gallery, Caldas da Rainha / 2018 - Painting, Art Gallery, Leiria / 2016 - Painting, Art Gallery, Leiria / Art Gallery Ourém / 2015 - Painting, Art Gallery, Leiria / Painting, Art Gallery, Batalha / 2013 - Painting, Art Gallery, Leiria / 2012 - Painting, Mouzinho de Albuquerque Art Gallery, Batalha / 2012 - Painting, Art Gallery, Leiria / 2011 - Painting, Art Gallery, Porto de Mós / 2010 - Painting, Art Gallery, Porto de Mós / 2008 - Painting, Art X Gallery, Porto de Mós / 2006 - Painting, Art Gallery, Aveiro / 2005 - Painting, Art Gallery, Porto de Mós / 2004 - Painting - Art Gallery, Vila do Conde / 2002 - Painting - Art Gallery, Porto de Mós / 2000 - Painting - Art Gallery, Peniche / 1999 - 1198 - Shows "Ocean" Tomar, Coimbra and Leiria (paintings) / 1997 - Painting, Santa Clara Gallery, Coimbra / 1996 - Painting, Art Gallery, Porto de Mós / 1994 - Painting, Art Gallery, Tomar / 1993 - Painting, Art Gallery, Torres Novas / 1991 - Painting, Art Gallery, Leiria / 1990 - Watercolor - Art Gallery, Leiria / 1988 - Watercolor, Art Gallery, Pombal / 1987 - Installation, Monastery of Batalha / 1985 - Painting, Art Gallery, Batalha / 1983 - Painting, Art Gallery, Lisboa / 1982 - Drawing, Art Gallery, Lisboa.
Private collections: Municipal Councils: Leiria, Porto de Mós, Batalha, Vila do Conde, Coimbra, Tomar, Torres Novas, Peniche and other cities and towns in Portugal.
Art collectors: Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Romania, Austria, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, United States, Canada
What inspires you?
Art in a pure state in close relationship with nature.
Describe your creative process.
Contrasts, calm harmony, characterise my paintings. The bright palette ranges from strong, full colours tones, to soft watercolour values.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Contrast, calm and harmony
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Goya, Rotko, Barcelo
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
The drawing
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Never give up on an unfinished job
Where do you go for inspiration?
Picasso said "inspiration" is 99% work and 1% inspiration.