"The Great Wall" Drawing

"Juan Carlos Encinas is a Spanish visual artist born in Salamanca and currently based in Tarragona. Is a self-taught visual artist whose work bridges the gap between realism and figurative impressionism. After a successful period creating under the pseudonym Matteo Lecci—where he earned multiple Artquid Awards for his technical excellence—he now signs with his original name. His career is defined by a tireless, independent exploration of traditional media, achieving a professional mastery in oil pastels, graphite, watercolor, and ink. As a self-taught artist, my practice is driven by a deep, personal intuition and a commitment to classical craftsmanship. I specialize in the use of oil pastels, ink, and watercolor, seeking to capture the essence of the subject through a balance of precision and expressive freedom. My work is an ongoing dialogue with light and form, aiming to evoke the psychological depth of the human figure through a contemporary lens. My brush doesn´t just portray landscapes; as noted in my recent feature with "Divinia Art", it decodes the soul",seeking the emotional truth hidden within the scenary. Read my full editorial feature at Divinia Art (post 23th March 2026)