Matador Paintings

Love it or hate it a Spanish bullfight is inextricably linked with Spain and its culture. The Spanish consider it to be an art form and an important part of their country’s history, art and culture. It is very popular in Spain with thousands of people converging on their local bullring each week. The total [...]

Bullfighting can be traced back to ancient days. Originating in ancient Rome, the origins are thought to come from man versus beast contests of the Roman gladiators. But it was in the Iberian Peninsula that these contests were further developed by the Moors from North Africa who conquered Andalusia in AD 711. There are strong [...]

This is my latest Bullfight painting. I try to capture all the skill and atmosphere and I like to use gold, red and darker backgrounds.