Mantas Naulickas, a contemporary Lithuanian artist, has spent over 15 years honing his craft as a naturalist and photorealist painter. What began as a hobby has blossomed into both a passion and a livelihood, allowing Naulickas to immerse himself in the awe-inspiring beauty of nature's colors and forms.
Driven by an admiration for the harmony found in nature, Naulickas strives for perfection in capturing its essence on canvas. His works serve as a visual testament to his quest to get as close as possible to the inherent perfection of nature's colors and forms. At times, the surrounding moods of nature find expression in his paintings, taking on an emotive and expressionist quality.
For Naulickas, the canvas is not just a surface for paint; it's a realm where he can convey his deepest feelings and moods, inviting viewers to share in the rich tapestry of his artistic exploration. To recharge and draw energy for his painting, he turns to the depths of the sea—a source of inspiration and refreshment for both eyes and soul. To him, the sea is the soul of a person, and its waves serve as a reflective mirror of every mood.
Exclusively employing oil paints, Naulickas cherishes their unique properties, utilizing them to convey the intricate beauty of nature and the vastness of the palette. Leaving traces of the brush in his works, he sees it as the author's signature entering the narrative of each painting.
In his seascapes, Naulickas employs semi-abstract techniques to convey the dynamism and impermanence of the sea. In smaller works, he plays with color contrasts and explores the perfection of natural forms. His artistic journey is an invitation to witness nature's symphony harmonized on canvas, where each stroke captures the vibrancy and tranquility of the world as seen through Mantas Naulickas' inspired eyes.
