French artist Patrice Murciano was born in Belfort, France on May 27, 1969. Murciano started painting at age 6, reproducing cartoon characters in ink. At his 12 years old he participated in a group exhibitions. Later the talented teenager became fascinated by the great masters, he reproduced the masterpieces of Velasquez and Rembrandt in oil. Murciano is in constant search of new techniques and new styles (acrylic, ink, oil, sculpture, graphics, photos, movies). His beautiful paintings, mostly portraits are full of color and light. Patrice is 43 now and still lives in the south of France. He regularly participates in art exhibitions in France and abroad – New York, Osaka, Los Angeles, etc.