Plateu de fruit (Fruiter) (2020) Painting by Ricard J Tovar

Ricard J. Tovar (Castellón de la Plana, 1964) is a contemporary Spanish artist whose passion for drawing and painting began in childhood and has remained a lifelong pursuit. A self-taught painter, he refined his skills by observing others and draws inspiration from a broad spectrum of artistic traditions. He admires the Impressionists, including Renoir, Van Gogh, and Cézanne, as well as the masters Goya and Velázquez and Italian luminaries like Leonardo and Raphael. His work also reflects a deep appreciation for the Cubist innovations of Picasso and Braque, whose explorations of the human spirit resonate in his art.

Tovar’s professional background in philosophy enriches his artistic vision, allowing him to explore beauty, reality, and life through the lens of aesthetic and intellectual thought. Influenced by philosophers such as Kant, Hegel, and Nietzsche, he views art as the ultimate expression of these profound ideas.

His works are part of private collections across the globe, including in Castelló, Madrid, London, Houston, Boston, Washington, San Diego, Philadelphia, Port St. Lucie, New York, Chicago, Berkeley, Doha, Verona, Lisbon, and Sydney.

• Nationality: SPAIN
• Date of birth : 1964
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• Groups: Contemporary Spanish Artists