Antonio Martinez

Antonio Martinez is an oil painter whose work is deeply rooted in memory and emotion. Moving between realism, symbolism, and imagination, he creates images that feel both personal and timeless. Through his paintings, Antonio explores inner experiences and transforms them into visual narratives that invite reflection and connection.

Antonio is a finalist of the Moments of Life 2025 competition

Camino de los Recuerdos

1. How would you introduce yourself in one phrase: who you are and what you create (genre, style, technique)?
   Antonio Martinez is a passionate creator who enjoys and dedicates his time and expertise to convert memories and emotions into images that speak out between realism, symbolism, and imagination.

   
   

   

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2. What is special about your technique? Why this medium?
    I work with oil paints because of their great meaning and heritage for humanity. While oils were created centuries ago, we still breathe and admire the wonderful tones and glazes achieved in oil paintings. Oils are generous materials which allow me to build an image in the same way I make conversation with time itself. Also, oils offer me the opportunity to give depth,  fix, try, erase, and be reborn. Their history and flexibility accompany my own creative process.
   
   

3. If someone were searching for your work on Google, what keywords do you think they would type?
   "pintor potosino Antonio Martinez"
   
   

   

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4. On which platforms or social media can people find your work? (Please send exact names/links.)
   IG: antonioarte.81

   Facebook: Pintor Potosino Antonio Martinez   
   
   Working with oil paints, Antonio Martinez values the medium for its history, depth, and flexibility. The slow, layered process allows his images to evolve over time - to be corrected, reworked, and renewed. His paintings reflect a dialogue between the artist and the passing of time, offering viewers space to pause, feel, and discover meaning within each image.