La ballerine aux pieds d'Or (2020) Painting by Patrice Fouchard

Patrice Fouchard, a contemporary French painter, was born in the picturesque town of Saumur in 1951. For nearly four decades, he called Levallois-Perret home, a bustling hub, before retiring to the serene environs of southern Corsica, where he found solace in the charming village of Coti-Chiavari.

From a young age, Patrice harbored a deep affection for drawing. His creative impulses found expression in the form of intricate sketches using Indian ink. Whether it was rendering landscapes or capturing the essence of characters, his early forays into art were marked by a profound connection to visual expression.

His professional journey led him through the intricate realm of the design office, where he delved into perspectives and honed his understanding of dimensions. It was here that Patrice was introduced to the essential principles that would eventually inform his artistic sensibilities.

Patrice Fouchard's path as an artist is that of a self-taught painter, one who embarked on his painting journey in 2019 within the nurturing community of an Art and Crafts association. His initial explorations led him to the world of oil painting, but practical considerations guided his choice to embrace acrylics, given the constraints of not having a dedicated studio. Through the medium of acrylics, he has embraced the realm of figurative painting, breathing life into his artistic vision. With a passionate drive to refine his craft further, he aspires to explore the intricacies of more sophisticated and refined painting techniques.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1951
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• Groups: Contemporary French Artists