Botha Louw

It has been my goal from a very young age to attain the knowledge of the flemish painting techniques used by the old masters. I use the unconventional method of applying oil paints with my finger. Using this technique allows me a more direct emotional connection to the subject matter, creating a continuous flow of tones, and therefore achieving depth and character. My philosophy; 'when you start a painting, it is somewhat outside you. At the conclusion, you seem to move inside the painting' - Fernando Botero.