Vicente Garcia Fuentes RI

Statement

Painting has been my passion since childhood; not a moment of my life has been devoid of its influence.

For me, painting is a vital means of communication.

The artist residency scholarship that took me to Iceland was a catalyst for immersing myself in the region’s dynamic atmosphere and landscapes, which I captured using watercolour techniques.

I endeavour to distil the very essence of the landscapes that inspire me, with an emphasis on their interplay with light.

Glaciers, skies, ice, seas, volcanoes, and ships feature prominently in my work; I frequently change the composition to more accurately express my emotions.

My artistic vision is in a state of perpetual growth, as I aim to invest a piece of my soul into every piece, whilst cherishing my vocation as a painter following in the footsteps of the great masters of painting history.

Scholarships, Awards, Prizes

2024:

Shortlisted for the Queen Sofía Award

2023:

First Prize at the Puig Rodá Competition

José Antonio Sequí Award

First Prize from the Spanish Association of Watercolourists

2022:

Virgen de las Viñas (Award Movialsa)

2021:

First Watercolour Prize at the San Rafael Competition

2020:

Golden Easel Award 2020, First Prize

First Prize in ‘The Art of Watercolor’

Artemisia Award 2020, First Prize

2019:

Second Prize TLOC – Secretary of Culture of the State of Mexico

Second Prize Dalí

2018:

First Prize San Antonio de la Florida

First Prize ‘Gran Prior’ Plaque

Second Prize Dalí 2018

2017:

Stella Maris Award 2017 First Prize

Second Prize Puente de Toledo

Second Prize at ‘Villa Romana de Carranque

2016:

First Prize Winsor and Newton ‘Limited Editions’