Francesca Escobar

Francesca Escobar

My inspiration is in the expression of the body, I capture moments and feelings in a realistic way. I consider myself a figurative painter, I experiment with different materials and different forms of application. After basic and high school studies, I studied applied arts at the Higher School of Fine Arts in Olot –Girona. perfecting drawing and painting with private classes with different renowned artists. I learned different painting techniques and different styles during my training. Later I specialized in the realistic figure, always present in my work. The human body and the expression of the face are my inspiration and my hallmark. My first exhibition as an artist was in 1992. 28 years ago I started painting and exhibiting, first in my city Olot, in the province of Girona. In December 1998, I did a solo exhibition in the city of Barcelona, ​​later in the province of Barcelona, ​​then Tarragona and the rest of Catalonia and Spain. In May 99, my first exhibition abroad at ESPACE VILLERS, ST. AMAND MONTROND, France.

Professionally, I dedicated myself to teaching at the CENTER ESPLAI ART School of Art, in Olot, dedicating myself to drawing, painting and crafts classes. Which I directed between 2001 and 2007. Starting in 2007, I decided that what I really wanted to do was paint and express myself with my art. From 2007 to the present, I dedicate myself exclusively to painting, I participate in various art fairs in Catalonia and Spain. Alternate with exhibitions in Granollers, (Barcelona) Olot, (Girona) and Milan (Italy), Sitges (Barcelona). I have participated in several international fairs in Lyon, Marseille, Aix en Provence and Dubai.

Francesca Escobar