Richard Poumelin

Richard Poumelin is a French artist, born in 1965.

He began drawing at the age of sixteen and then trained under the guidance of the painter, Jean-Georges Inca. He used watercolors for a while, a technique in which he excelled and won several awards, but since the last few years, he has been using a mixed technique involving acrylic, oil and lead.

Through the use of these materials, he is able to achieve an expertise and plays around with contrasts. He is passionate about nature and specifically his Provincial homeland, he draws inspiration from the various landscapes, mundane scenes and depicts them in his work.

Self-taught, Richard is inspired by impressionists and post-impressionists like the watercolor English artists, William Turner and Richard Parkes Boningon. In this artistic movement, he discovered the moving aspect and the ephemeral side of moments, caught on the spot. His modern post-impressionist side is about creating colorful atmospheres, sprinkled with light along with curves and verticals, he gives the world a solid structure.

Her work is filled with emotions and vibrations. His absolute quest, opens a path towards intense lyricism.