Coral Print

My name is Gaelle Robin Alcaraz and I am an artist living in Tampa, Florida. My career path is quite atypical, I started to get interested in art around the age of 27, at the time I was living in Dakar in Senegal and that's where it all started. I learned some painting techniques from an artist who was giving classes, I also learned pottery from a Senegalese craftsman and I also took silk painting classes. Since then, I have always been interested in the world of fine crafts. When I returned to France, I learned the art of framing which later allowed me to open my artistic framing workshop. Eight years ago, I followed my husband to the United States and my artistic career came to a halt for a while while I learned English (I admit I didn't speak a word of English). After working for a few years, two years ago I decided it was time to start doing what I love again: painting. I started with the pouring technique, I had fun with colors, I had an exhibition in a cultural center, where I got very good reviews. It encouraged me a lot and gave me confidence, I have always tried to evolve in my painting technique, I now work more with the material, with for example aluminum, plaster or sand. I am curious by nature and I like challenges, I am always looking to surpass myself.