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This realism oil landscape painting on canvas, created by the artist Jose Higuera, measures 81x100 cm (32x39 inches) and is titled 'Manhattan.' In this piece, I aimed to closely capture what I perceive as the most emblematic and representative elements of an empire that, in my view, is gradually diminishing. The execution of the buildings was a laborious process that demanded intense concentration and many working hours. Achieving or attempting to achieve a compelling painting with an urban subject is always challenging because the atmosphere of the landscape must be just right, requiring subtle color variations. I am particularly pleased with the outcome of this work. All the art featured is carefully edited and selected by us for its high quality and craftsmanship before posting. These collectibles are chosen with both the artist and collector in mind. Our commitment is to enrich our customers' lives by discovering, creating, and showcasing only the best art available in the world today. We pride ourselves as taste-makers, art advisers, consultants, and publishers of spectacular art stories. Our role is to act as intermediaries between buyers and sellers, catering to high-end art patrons. We are dedicated to cataloging the world's most exceptional art and sharing it with everyone.

The history of architectural illustration spans centuries, evolving alongside architectural practices. From ancient civilizations' plans on papyrus to medieval manuscripts and Renaissance treatises, the field has continually adapted. The 18th and 19th centuries witnessed the rise of printed architectural drawings, while the 20th century brought hand-drawn renderings. In the digital age, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) revolutionized visualization, leading to 3D modeling and virtual reality. Contemporary architects utilize advanced rendering techniques for photorealistic images, while handcrafted illustration remains relevant, showcasing a blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern creativity. Today's architectural visualization encompasses a diverse range of techniques, from digital renderings to meticulously crafted hand illustrations, reflecting the dynamic evolution of the field.

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REALITY AS A SOURCE OF CREATIVITY



Criteria why an artist decides to take one path and not another one since are not always clearly defined, sometimes, not even by the artist. During a creative process countless external and internal circumstances have an influence in it. They drive in a difficult way to control to try to internally understand what one wants to tell, express, etc, but cannot. Sometimes, in the middle of the process either the starting point or the path that once was chosen for this aim is forgotten. As a result, the artist can find different ways to express the initial idea.

The painting language is as wide as creativity itself. Therefore, the election of this language should never depend on punctual movements or linear cultural streams or one unique way of thinking. However, if it is massively applied, it impoverishes the individual creativity. This gives art its value and art has to feed on.

Reality as a path is, from my point of view, as valid as any other and, as any other, has the necessary public to validate its existence.

What gives sense to reality and attracts all my interest are plasticity and the huge chromatism reality has. I have a calm and continuous struggle against time, suffering, against all form and movement. I try that reality makes part of the canvas and not only stays a mere photographic representation. All this is what makes painting the reason for my living as an artist.



José Higuera