Portrait 10. «Portraits in Bloom» Series

I started this series in search of freedom.

 I wanted to do something completely abstract, and I was excited by the idea because I was working on two realistic portrait commissions that required precision and adherence to reality. This shift in approach—something I had experienced before—felt stimulating and fun, so I happily jumped into the first painting.

I worked for several days on a large canvas—about 200 x 100 cm—and, little by little, amidst the abstraction, references to nature began to emerge: the colours of almond trees in bloom, a vibrant and dynamic energy. It didn’t take long before I couldn’t resist what the canvas was asking of me: "Draw a giant flower... come on, don’t hold back."

Spring was just beginning, and all the beauty I saw around me—in the garden, on my walks—encouraged me: "Go for it."

In search of freedom, I entered into an internal dialogue in which I chose not to interfere. I let my intuition guide the way. I remained silent, listened, acted, sometimes did nothing, corrected when I felt it was needed... and surrendered to the process. I kicked my inner critic out of the room. If it came back in, I would listen—but then move forward with what I believed was right. Inner wisdom took over, and the magic happened.

The beauty of flowers—their exuberance, their power, and their energy—were, deep down, just excuses. Excuses to create, to listen to myself, and to trust.

This series called “Portraits in Bloom” consists of eight paintings made with acrylic and oil on canvas. I hope you enjoy it! 😊.