He say : My name is Victor Bauer and I was born in 1969. Currently I live and
work in New York. My work can be found in corporate and private
collections in the US, Europe and Canada. I consider myself a self
taught artist. Painting comes as natural as walking to me. My father was
a painter, and I grew up playing in his studio, drawing experimenting
with colors. My earlier works were mostly abstracts and during these
years I developed my own style and technique using mostly just a palette
knife. My fascination with the human figure for its timeless
sensitivity is reflected in my latest works. In my paintings I try not
only just to replicate a scene, but to create the mood and feelings.
Sometime when I feel it, I incorporate abstract fragments in a
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I start with a drawing. When I'm satisfied with the composition, I begin
to apply paint in bold strokes with a palette knife. My knife strokes
are deliberate, strong and well placed. The goal is to be precise and
minimal to create work that is striking and yet simple. The painting
becomes almost 3D sculpting. I take away what is not important but
concentrate on proportions and light. I hope you enjoy my work as much
as I have enjoyed creating it.
