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Jason Petras
GREECE
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“My first contact with the arts was at a young age by studying music.”
Jason Petras was born in Thessaloniki, Greece. His initial interest in arts was through music, therefore, visual arts came afterward in his life, in high school, experimenting with graffiti.
Dog | Pastel
$250
Portrait of a dog.
Resting.
But also ready for action.
His eyes reflect on his wild and pure spirit.
At the age of eighteen, Petras decided to apply to the Fine Arts school for which he had to develop his drawing skills. He then decided to delve deeper into visual arts since then. It has been a blissful journey of learning and experimenting so far.
Lady with a hat | Pastel
$250
Beautiful young lady looking at the bright sun.
While the winds are getting stronger, she holds her firm presence.
Through her eyes,one can observe her innocence but also her lust for life.
Studying in the art school, made him realize the abundant world of paintings. He also understood the requirement of breaking new ground and developing his knowledge. Jason mostly practiced in materials such as charcoal, pencil, graphite, pastel, acrylic, and oil paints.
“Out of all the theme subjects that inspired me to draw, portraits and figures attracted me the most.”
He started reaching out to galleries and museums in order to get a better idea and understanding of how other artists approach their work. The interactions also changed the quality of his own works along with his perspective on his art.
Woman and her Dog | Pastel
$250
Woman and her dog laying on the ground, enjoying nature.
After their walk through the forests.
A dog enjoying the wind.
Roaming on the mountains and fields of Finland.
Dog | Pastel
$250
Portraits can throw light on different nuances of a subject’s personality, but it takes a lot of practice to achieve that. However, it of course, also depends on the artist's hands and experience—the precise details and the immediacy that is done.
“Portrait is all about the expression of the face and the environment that is painted.”
“I believe that the portrait reveals the inner soul of the being. The true feelings, and a sensitive side that the subject may keep hidden otherwise.
Jason likes to bring out a lot of details on the portraits, although he spends one or two days at most, on each of these drawings. He uses reference photos as a starting point for his drawings but eventually creates the composition based on what he finds to be the most interesting.
French Woman | Pastel
$250
French woman laying in bed with her night dress on.
Staring out the window.
Serenity found in the stillness of the room and within her soul.
He may add, remove, or slightly change his drawings based on what he wants to express. However, he always stays true to the characteristics of the face that he uses as the reference. He never changes it to an extent that would alter the essence of his subject.
Horse | Pastel
$250
Honored horse resting within the fields of Germany.
Jason’s first artwork was a portrait of his brother with the title ‘Remain Strong.’ While his brother was struggling with difficult circumstances, mentally, he wanted to see him as a hero again, the big brother, as what he meant to him. So the title refers to him, remaining strong for his own close people and for himself, to stand up. A hopeful and inspiring portrait.
A young woman posing for a picture.
Enjoying a night out.
Her beautiful dress reveals the eroticism she has, while her eyes give away her pure innocence.
Young Lady | Pastel
$250
“While making art, I want to travel around the world— inspire others and at the same time get inspired by others.”
Boy | Pastel
$250
Joyful kid laughing out loud.
With his stylish hair and clothes.
Jason wants to recreate some beautiful moments, of animals or people, with his own writing/drawings from his perspective. He is always willing to figure out or imagine the stories behind portraits, or just simply give them a beautiful memorable picture.
Overjoyed dog crunching some snacks.
More motivation and energy for him to run around all day.
Dog | Pastel
$250
Jason has participated in group exhibitions, nationally and internationally. And has also taken part in some online group shows. His greatest desire is to meet his idols. Listen and learn from them, by their experience and the success that they have accomplished. The main goal is to reach their level, get better, and become an inspiration too.
Child |Pastel
$250
Playful baby reaching out for a toy.
“Every person has a story to tell, and portraits may sometimes become a way to express some of them.”
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