“When you start a painting, it is somewhat outside you. At the conclusion, you seem to move inside the painting.”
Quote by Fernando Botero
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Fernando Botero
Fernando Botero, born in April 1932, is a renowned Colombian artist. His works, characterized by exaggerated figures and vibrant colors, have won the admiration of art enthusiasts around the world. more
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