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Sopeña was born in Spain, Riaza, Segovia,
his
love of art was apparent at an early age All his efforts were
artistic; in1964 he studied in Madrid at the School of Fine Arts
of San Fernando, in the beginning of 1965 he arrived in Paris
where he studied with the French painter Rene’ Chalon, for
two years Rene’ taught him the most important methods, mixing
colors to produce the most desirable effects.
In 1967 Luis went to Holland, in Amsterdam where he studied the
technique
of the Dutch Masters, these techniques are shown in his early
paintings,using the dark brown of Rembrandt In Amsterdam Mr. Sopeña
presents different exhibitions in different groups and galleries
and associations,
In1968 Luis moved to England where he studied the English landscape
inspired by Constable and Turner. Back to Paris Luis studied restoration
of art and antiques for several months and painting Stage murals
for theater and buildings, becoming a muralist. In late 1968 Luis
arrived in Montreal, Canada, were he aligned himself with groups
of Montreal Artist
and studied at Montreal School of Arts. Avalon School of Design
and Doon School of Fine Arts in Toronto. In June 1971 he moved
to Victoria BC. Wherehe was an art teacher for Camosun Collage.
In 1973 Sopeña decided to move to Vancouver where he bought
his gallery and became A Canadian Citizen. With his Gallery Luis
has made his art well known, having exhibitions in different galleries
In
Canada, USA, and Europe. n Vancouver Luis studied Sculpture, Etching,
Lithography in Malespina Print Maker Society, Emily Carr School
of Art and the Banff School of Art. Luis most influential artists
were, Dali and Picasso. Mr. Sopeña created his own art
style using his own ethnic background and his European influence.
Creating works which are unique for collectors of art.
Luis Sopeña
