Born in Nothern france in 1963. Didier Chretien now resides in the
south, better known as "La Provence" From his first art classes provided
in school. he realized a desire to create. At the age of 13 he sculpted
wooden images, but rapidly found painting canvases to be more fulfilling.
As a child, Didier exhibited his great enthsiasm for freedom, adventure
and nature.
His parents recognized his talent very early and enrolled him in art
classes. Didier responded enthusiactically to the instruction witch,
in combination with his natural talent, helped hom move rapidly towards
further education as an adult and his entrance into the world of renoned
artist.
"I find my energy in Provence, says didier, all my work is inspired
by the mediterainian scenery, superimposing bright, some would say shocking
colors, just enough to tickle the eye." In his quest for simplicity,
Didier uses only the bare essentials, but creats the most dramatic effect
on the canvases. Didier is recognized as being on of the leading colorist
painters of the dramiatic landcapes of sothern France. his use of vibrant,
bold colors brings to life all the elements on would find in "Provence"
and these spectacular visions are combined to bring viewers imagination
to feeling of happieness, peace and tranquility.
Didier's work is exhibited in the most prestigious galleries throughout
Europe. His love of travel and his ability to find new subject matter,
brought his work to the United States. His creative use of colors, symbolizing
his beloved France, has been an immediate success in galleris across
America. Now happily married to his wife Natilie, and a proud father
of four, Didier has achieved most if not all of his goals in like. He
makes personal apperances for scheduled shows in selected galleris annually
and is regularly sommisioned for specific work witch he translates in
his imcomparable style.