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ROYO Poemas

September 2014 EC Laguna Beach Gallery • RSVP to pr@ecgallery.com • (855) 372-8213

heer beauty, gentle movement, and a soothing palette — Royo’s oil paintings unite exemplary passion with elegant portraiture. Reminiscent of the extravagance of the Rococo movement in France infused with intuitive impressionism, Royo’s work is comprised of exquisite detail and texture. Light bounces throughout his compositions, reflecting the stillness of the water, the gentle breeze in the air, and the natural glow of his subjects’ skin. With mere strokes of his paintbrush, Royo invites delight from all the senses, creating texture that makes the viewer want to reach out and touch each piece. Royo is among the few artists today who has found his own voice within his work. Collectors can instantly recognize a “Royo” with merely a glance, regardless of time or place. In this aspect, as well as having grown up in Valencia, Spain, Royo’s career parallels that of other renowned Spanish artists, including Goya, Velázquez, Sorolla and Murillo. It is a tradition in which Royo takes great pride, and his paintings

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often show the influence of old masters. His lively impressionist brushstrokes resemble Monet, while his ability to depict detailed portraiture rivals that of Boucher. At the same time, his classic compositions infused with romance re-envision Watteau, while his subjects’ delicate hands and graceful gestures expel movement as if dancers in a Degas. The subtle glances and sweet demeanor of Royo’s female figures make the viewer want to get to know them, to understand them, and part of the warmth surrounding them — a difficult feeling to evoke in two dimensions, yet one at which Royo excels. For the first time ever, Royo’s incomparable works are now on display at Exclusive Collections Laguna Beach Gallery, where his beautiful Mediterranean settings and ambiance fit perfectly with the relaxed beach lifestyle. In addition, Exclusive Collections Galleries is both honored and thrilled to be hosting the master himself for an exhibition this September 19th and 20th. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to meet this beloved contemporary artist, who will be traveling all the way from his home in Valencia for the occasion.

“Dorados”

Original Oil on Canvas 15” x 22”

“Piños en la Costa” Original Oil on Canvas 16” x 8”

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