As we think of The Bahamas as a tourist destination,with fine pink sandy beaches, there are more treasures to be found in the rich art culture, inspiration in the islands.
Bahamian artist, Ricardo Knowles, "Cardo", has been painting and exhibiting motives of the Bahamas for over twenty years. He is delighted to bring his art to a wider audience through another medium. This unique, gifted artist brings a blend of tropical colours and sets a trailblaze to the canvas.
He explains his influences as they relate to his techniques. Monet and the impressionist movement have had a great impact on Ricardo's way of painting. In 1996 Ricardo relocated from the Bahamas to live in France, the region of Normandy, to walk in the footsteps at Giverny, smell the fresh air and touch the art in the gardens of the great French Impressionists. He is at home in this new environment, and encouraged by native French people in the area to continue his painters' dream, as a Caribbean artist away from home. After moving from the Bahamas, Ricardo has been successful in selling his paintings to international collectors in England, Japan, U.S.A., Switzerland and France.
If you are interested in this upcoming international Bahamian artist then visit the 'Cardo-Art' site below and/or E-MAIL, Michael Gerard on the link at the bottom of the page.
Links to other sites on the Web
Cardo Art Website
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