Jose Royo (1945) Spain

Born in 1945 in Valencia, Spain, Royo began demonstrating his artistic talents early. At the age of nine, his father, a prominent physician and avid art enthusiast, employed private tutors to instruct Royo in drawing, painting, and sculpture. When Royo turned 14, he entered the San Carlos Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Valencia. Upon turning 18 Royo continued his artistic studies privately with Aldolfo Ferrer Amblat, Chairman of Art Studies at the San Carlos.

In 1968, he began to exhibit in Spain. With positive reception of his works in Madrid, Royo received commissions to paint the royal portraits of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia. He received subsequent commissions to paint the Judges of the High Magistrature and the Court of Justice as well as prominent political and society figures.

Beginning in 1989 and continuing until today, we see the development of Royo's "mature style”, his dramatic European masters; for example, with Royo's "homage to the female form," we see the distinct influence of Renoir. It is similar, almost portrait like treatment of the female model, caught in serene, contemplative moment, with the surrounding bursts of color from the floral landscapes where we see the "Renoir" in Royo's work.

It is the overwhelming influence of Sorolla blended with his own style that make Royo's masterful treatment of the Mediterranean subjects both hunting and mysterious, yet full of raw power at the same time. The sweeping brush strikes, bold swaths of color, and heavy impasto capture the eye and draw one inward until that final absolute moment of awareness that one is actually there in the scene feeling the light and heat of the sun, the salt and sea spray, and hearing the crashing surf. Royo conveys not merely image, but mood and atmosphere as well. This is rare in today's art world; hence, the connoisseur is compelled to compare with the old masters. Thus, the appeal of Royo's work for today's collector becomes obvious.

                     "If the artwork of Renoir were blended with that of the 'Valencian painters' you would arrive at the canvasses approaching the uniqueness of the impressive work of Royo."

"Caricia" 2004 Limited Edition Serigraph Measures: 36.00 x 27.50 inches $900-1250
Image Size 31 x 23 Inches Panel Size 32 x 24 Inches Paper Size 38 x 29 Inches
Panel Edition 250 Paper Edition 120

"Genesis" 2004 Limited Edition Serigraph $1600-2100 Image Size 36 x 28 Inches Panel Size 36 x 28 Inches Paper Size 41 x 32 Inches Panel Edition 250 Paper Edition 120

"Delicadeza" 2004 Limited Edition Serigraph $250 Image Size 20 x 26 Inches
Paper Size 20 x 26 Inches – Deckled Edge Paper Edition 500