The creation of my works: from seed to flower
The creation of my works: from seed to flower This article describes how my paintings come into being. Every artist’s creative process is different. If…
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The role of colour in painting: from symbolism to artistic revolution
The role of colour in painting: from symbolism to artistic revolution Colour is far more than a visual element on a canvas. It is language,…
Six Good Reasons to Buy Contemporary Art
Six Good Reasons to Buy Contemporary Art Contemporary art has long carried a reputation for being out of reach — the preserve of deep pockets,…
Where Does a Painter’s Inspiration Come From?
Where Does a Painter’s Inspiration Come From? Three Masters Who Shaped My Eye and My Palette By Jean-Marie Cluchier | Painting & Inspirations A painter’s…
Painting Techniques: A Collector’s Guide
Painting Techniques: A Collector’s Guide Oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel… Each painting technique has its own character, its market value and its potential for appreciation. This…
20th Century Painting and Its Evolution Towards Contemporary Art
20th Century Painting and Its Evolution Towards Contemporary Art The 20th century was, without question, the most revolutionary century in the entire history of painting.…
German Expressionism
At the origins of a movement that transformed my way of painting By J.M. Cluchier – Contemporary painter – 2026 What is Expressionism? There are…
How to Buy a Work of Art the Right Way
7 ways of acquiring an art work. A practical guide for art lovers and interior designers You fell in love with a painting at an…
The Place of Acrylic Paint in Contemporary Art
Almost everyone who knows me and looks at my paintings thinks they’re oil paintings. In fact, over time, I’ve realized that only a small minority…
Composition in abstract art: The architecture of the invisible
When a novice viewer is confronted with an abstract painting, a common reaction sometimes arises: “It’s random” or “It’s chaos.” Yet, nothing could be further…