I got printed the cold light of a March morning in the high land of Castile. Here is a proper way for an artist to say that he was born in a village. Spain, province of Soria; have you ever heard of this ?.

I lived there for a few years. Then, followoging life´s whimsical will I finally landed in Madrid. In this city have I my present and, hopefully, definitive abode.

As an artist I haven´t gone through any particular, or academical learning. I mean, to the point to get any kind of diploma . Some seasons as pupil to a painter from Madrid, and a time in the School of Professional Drawing (a bunch of great, gifted, teachers!) gave me some of art´s clues. The rest is selftaught. Earlier I had spent two years at the School of Architecture of the Vallès (originally depending of Barcelona´s ETSA). I did not become an architect, but, among other things, I got there some drawing skills. And above all, I was taught to be an observer.

Over time I´ve realized that I also wanted for my inner world to be known by you. A world made and based on my own experiences, and the others´, and on those of many other´s who´ve preceded us.

I love history, within which I have my preferences. I love archaeology, as a poor remedy, consolation, to our human fate of physical disappearance. With respect to this and history I have two favorite ages. Why ?, I don´t know, I´d be pleased if the viewer would detect them himself.

Now, coming to present time, I also try to grasp the world around me. The more and more, I am interested in human being. So said, pure and simple. I do all this without asking me for any, deep, philosophical reason. I only follow an impulse.

Once I took part in an important competition. I did not win anything, of course!, except for a lesson in humility : so many, anonimous -without \\\"a name\\\"-, great artists there!. Despite of which, I dare to show my work. I can´t expect any glittering reward, except perhaps, from time to time, an ovation. Now, you, the viewer, come in and help yourself!

e-mail: juanluis2220@gmail.com

Sunday, November 29. It rains. I have decided to open a complementary field : PHOTOGRAPHY.

My usually working with a pen or a pencil doesn´t mean that I disdain the possibilities of a photo camera. In my opinion they are two roads that usually go parallel, and often are complementary. Though, take me, in my opinion we shouldn´t mix confusiedly their respective rôles.

However, my purpose continues being well defined. Despite of which, I think you´ll see significant differences comparing to my initial works. I confess I ignore almost everything in this new work field. Still, I hope to hit the nail on the head as often as possible.