Raul Lazaro De La Rosa Barrios

I am a Cuban painter living in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. My work moves freely between semi‑abstract Impressionism and contemporary figurative painting, allowing me to explore different ways of expressing emotion and movement. Color is at the heart of my artistic language—vibrant, bold, and applied with spontaneity. I enjoy working with loose brushstrokes, visible textures, and expressive marks that give each piece a sense of energy and openness.

I paint using acrylic, graphite, collage, and mixed media on canvas. Experimentation is essential to me; I love transforming ideas into images and letting the process guide me as much as the concept itself. Creating art is not just a practice but a joy, a way of connecting with my roots and my surroundings.

Artists like Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, and other masters of color and light have deeply influenced my work. Still, I reinterpret those inspirations through my own contemporary perspective and through the cultural blend that shapes my life—Cuban by origin, Brazilian by experience. This mix gives my paintings a unique rhythm, combining Caribbean intensity with the vibrant atmosphere of São Paulo.

Self-taught and independent artist

Participation in group exhibitions in independent cultural spaces and local art venues.