J. Simoes Lopes

"I am the son and grandson of great artists. When I was a boy, I never missed the chance to assist my father working in his studio. Drawing is a vocation that has always been in me, and I am an authentically self-taught person. I dedicated myself professionally to the arts and to illustration, working in an advertising agency. In 1996 I turned exclusively to painting. <br><br> "I love nature and enjoy perpetuating the beauty that I personally perceive in a picture, thus my predilection for realistic landscapes. The secret of my painting is in its luminosity. To create a beautiful landscape, it is necessary to find the precise tones. I have two methods of painting. Working on location, using light to best advantage, and working at night in my home, where I rely on my memory or even my imagination. They are different, but the result is the pure soul of a dedicated artist. Thus, my trajectory is unique. <br><br> "Throughout my career I have received innumerable compliments and held a number of exhibits, always representing the hidden beauty of Rio de Janeiro and marvelous Brazilian landscapes."