A Tribute in Tiles: Honoring My Grandmother at the Museu Nacional do Azulejo
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A Tribute in Tiles: Honoring My Grandmother at the Museu Nacional do Azulejo

In A Tribute in Tiles: Honoring My Grandmother at the Museu Nacional do Azulejo, artist [Your Name] shares the deeply personal journey of creating a portrait of his grandmother, Vóvó Nana, in traditional Portuguese azulejos. From a moving invitation by A Magazine to a permanent installation at Lisbon’s most visited museum, this article explores the intersection of memory, family legacy, and timeless craftsmanship. Discover the story behind this touching tribute, the artistic process blending watercolor, ceramics, and oil painting, and the powerful message it carries for future generations.

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Gus vs Gustavo Romano: The Dual Identity of an Artist in the Modern World
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Gus vs Gustavo Romano: The Dual Identity of an Artist in the Modern World

In this captivating oil painting self-portrait, Gus Romano the artist captures a profound exploration of identity and introspection. Through a masterful use of color and texture, the canvas reveals the intricacies of the artist's emotions and experiences. The subject's gaze is both inviting and contemplative, drawing viewers into a dialogue about self-perception and the passage of time. By blending realism with subtle abstraction, the artist invites a deeper understanding of the complexities that shape individual narratives. Whether seen as a reflection of personal evolution or a broader commentary on the human experience, this self-portrait stands as a testament to the enduring power of self-exploration in art. The artist remains unnamed, allowing for a more universal connection to the work and its themes.

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From Canvas to Code: My Journey from Oil Painting to Web3
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From Canvas to Code: My Journey from Oil Painting to Web3

In 2021, I took a bold step from the comfort of my oil paints into the uncharted waters of Web3, driven by the dream of blending traditional art with cutting-edge technology. Though my initial attempts to enter platforms like SuperRare were met with silence, the journey didn’t end there. Instead, it led me back to my canvas, where I honed my craft with renewed dedication. Now, in 2024, I’m not just an oil painter but an artist ready to bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds, embracing the future with every brushstroke.

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The Digital Frontier: My Journey into 3D Art with Cinema 4D
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The Digital Frontier: My Journey into 3D Art with Cinema 4D

My learning and exploration how can you can transform traditional art to the digital realm as I dive into the world of 3D art using Cinema 4D. Discover the inspirations, challenges, and possibilities of blending classical techniques with cutting-edge technology

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Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Artistic Discovery and Dreams for 2024
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Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Artistic Discovery and Dreams for 2024

As 2023 draws to a close, I reflect on a year of artistic exploration and growth. From the bustling streets of Tokyo to standing before Van Gogh's masterpiece in Paris, inspiration has been my constant companion. In 2024, my focus shifts. No longer chasing numbers, but crafting meaningful stories on canvas. Exhibitions, art prizes, and a deeper dive into the art world await. Join me on this creative journey, as we embark on a new chapter in art and self-expression. Wishing you all an artful 2024! 🎨✨ #ArtisticJourney #NewBeginnings #2024ArtDreams

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Letters of Gus Romano

Since July 2025, I have been writing what I call my Letters. They are not essays, nor polished reflections, but fragments of my inner life as an artist — thoughts written in the raw, as if to a friend, like Van Gogh once wrote to his brother Theo.

I began these Letters because I realized painting alone cannot hold all that I feel. Sometimes the silence of the studio needs words. In them, I write about doubt, joy, fear, inspiration, exhaustion, and the fragile balance between my work as an artist and my life outside it.

The Letters are dated, imperfect, and deliberately personal. They are not meant to be instructions or manifestos. They are simply traces — records of what it means to search for truth in painting in the 21st century.

Whether anyone reads them now is less important than the fact that they exist. One day, perhaps, they will help explain not only my art, but also the time I lived in, and the questions that guided me.

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