Water Quest, Australia (2008) Painting by Elodie.M Richard

Welcome to my ''Art Majeur'' space!!


My name is Elodie Richard, I am an independent Fine Art painter. My wanderlust took me to New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Germany, Scotland, ..and more recently the States and South West of France. So many memories, wonderful souls, different cultures and ancient traditions that i meet along my path!!

Wherever I go, I always take my camera with me, a Canon EOS 400D, or a smaller and lighter one depending on what i do. As one of my good friends says, ''photography is a good reason for hiking and hiking is a good reason to take photos''... My photos are also a good source of inspiration for my work as a painter.

Early Years:
Born in 1975 in the French Alps, from a French father and a Polish mother, I started to express my interests and curiosity in arts since a very early age. I am a self learner and practiced the techniques of drawing and oil/acrylic painting by copying my favorite art ancient masters, before to free myself from these influences.
At 19 years old, I started Art History studies , theories and Archaeology at the Louvre School in Paris, and also worked in archaeology diggings at the European Research Centre in Mont Beuvray (Burgondy, France) .
Years later, in 2006 I was caught by photography while traveling and became eager to learn more and improve my captures. I absolutely love outdoor photography and can spend hours in nature, taking photos:)
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Some of the numerous artists I admire:
A.Durer, Monet, Corot, Piranese, Toulouse Lautrec, Picasso, Rubens, Rembrandt. True that I have a fascination for Durer's work, the 17th, Caravaggio, Gustave Dore, Max Ernst, Picasso, and all feminine figures in Art History, as for Camille Claudel, Frida, Giorgia O' Keefe, Diego Rivera..
And art periods, civilizations I am fascinated about, again, in disorder: The Indus, Pre Columbian arts, the 17th Century Nordic Painters, Russian propaganda art, Native American cultures, Prehistoric sites, Picts, PNG, Aboriginal cultures... And the list goes on.
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My favorite quote: ''The most amazing trip, is the one we have not done yet (Loic Peyron)

I hope you enjoy the visit :),

ER.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : unknown date
• Artistic domains:
• Groups: Contemporary French Artists