There was a time when realistic painting wasn’t valued as art. Strangely enough, technical skill in artistic expression was seen as a thing of the past and not innovative. I, on the other hand, have always viewed skill and technique as the ultimate tools for self-expression. In this way, I can express myself as subtly as possible. Reality is sometimes of an unparalleled beauty and cannot even be approximated. But we can try with complete dedication. How wonderful it is when you have the opportunity to recognize this miracle of a fleeting reality and to paint what truly moves you.