WILLIAM ROTSAERT

Fear no art

"Fear no art" Art Collaboration by William Rotsaert and Bouchra Belghali

Acrylic on canvas, size 5'x7x1.5"

Fear no art
The title of the painting depicts the reason for the reluctance to start anything creative. Drawing, writing, fine art, sculpting, weaving, acting, and / or learning a musical instrument.
Negative thoughts are shown here as monsters living in one's mind. Growling and discouraging. They don't recognize art as valid. Eyes closed with masking tape.
The artist counts on the right part of the brain and the canvas as a chance to raise her fist and starts painting an abstract moment, helped by a muse offering encouragement and art supplies.

$54,500.00

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About William Rotsaert

William’s eclectic work spans a wide range of styles, with many of his creations harnessing the merger of old and new. His paintings take on the fluid aspects of life and time and vary greatly—from abstract to realism, often with a trace of humor. His commercial illustrations have appeared as covers for books, magazines and CDs, as well as in newspaper articles and other publications. His expansive portfolio includes brochures, cartoons, logos, billboards and other promotional materials.

Originally from Bruges, Belgium, William now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where the beauty of the landscape and people serve as a constant source of creativity and inspiration.

"The acrylic paintings are a result of constant observing and dreaming. Realizing that most everything has been done before, I try to be as original and unique as possible. Some paintings come to me in a dream. When I can't place the image wether I've seen it somewhere, it becomes a templet for further exploring the following days. Stories develop as I paint. They become movies from my mind. Movie stills with imaginary western themes. Unexpected scenes with expected acts by strong women.

I've been an illustrator in Santa Fe for many years, embellished other people's stories, books, magazines and album covers. Now it develops in reverse.
The style is a combination of realism with a contemporary edge. " by William Rotsaert

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