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Local painter Bernard Blin has been exhibiting his work for around 30 years but has been painting for much longer.
What technique do you use?
Bernard Blin: “I paint almost exclusively with a knife, a technique which dates from my meeting with the painter Marcel Hasquin with whom I took lessons after the Beaux-Arts in Angers. His training was less academic, it was more of a guide to our own expression. But with him, I still created a watercolor travel journal. »
What are your inspirations?
“I paint portraits, landscapes, often series on themes like horses, music. I then devote myself entirely to it, with supporting documents, and I can paint eight hours a day. I have just created some paintings inspired by a recent trip to Quebec. »
Do you exhibit regularly?
“Yes, this year I participated in Nov'Art in Soucelles-Villevêque, with a large format 2 x 3 m; in Sables-d'Olonne, with paintings representing seasides and boats, I adapt. For the first time I exhibited at the Maison de la Loire in Saint-Mathurin-sur-Loire, for the benefit of Pink October. I will repeat the experience. I am also present at the medical office of Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, route d'Angers, again for Pink October. »
Open days at the artist's studio, 8, rue de l'Oisonnière, in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, from Saturday November 30 to Sunday December 8, every day, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Contact :. 06 80 88 92 39, www.bernardblin.com and Facebook page
