traffic (2023) Painting by Alain Retiere

Alain Retiere, a contemporary French painter, was born in Nantes in 1954, where he began practicing drawing and painting from a young age. As a teenager, he received an old oil color box as a gift, which sparked a profound discovery and revelation for him. Since then, he has consistently pursued this technique with unyielding pleasure and happiness.

Despite his passion for art, his career commitments afforded him numerous opportunities to travel the world, albeit leaving little time for his artistic pursuits. However, upon retiring from his busy professional life, he seized the chance to fully dedicate himself to his lifelong passion. In recent years, he has also explored watercolor painting, attending courses to refine his skills.

Retiere's artistic style is resolutely figurative, with a particular fondness for landscapes. He finds inspiration in the minutiae of graphic detail, the harmonies of color, the interplay of light, and the evocation of memories, all of which influence his choice of subjects. He harbors a deep affection for the colors and serenity of his beautiful region, which often serves as a prominent motif in his work.

• Nationality: FRANCE
• Date of birth : 1954
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Professional Artist Contemporary French Artists