Creative process

The creative process is not new or special. In any case, it is not always the same, nor predictable, although in general it continues  this steps:

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1- I am looking for an evocative or shocking image.

Since it is not easy to find one that has not been used before, I write down the idea as soon as possible so that it is not forgotten. If I discover that someone else has used it before me, I usually delete it instead of modifying it. This process is independent of the mechanics of painting, since, unlike it, it is carried out anytime and anywhere,

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2- Then I look for a good story  to have that image. Sometimes generating completely original stories; and others based on scientific, literary or other references,  ​

On other occasions I start with the story and look for images that describe it, taking advantage of dream resources, pareidolia, synesthesia ...

3- I make a first composition on the computer to see what elements are missing, taking into account not only my  point of view. And by this I do not mean that the work is commercial.

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3- I add more images that complete the story or make it surprising, until I am satisfied with the result.

That allows me to take a look at the composition before starting work.

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5- I start to paint.

And often, in the process, new ideas occur to me that end up modifying the end result.

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