Special report: Mastering the Art of Painting the Moving Body Art history has many artists who look for representing human being in his daily life and his leisure. From the Egyptians to the ancient Greeks behind the Olympic Games, from the Impressionists to contemporary artists, movement has always been an inquenchable source of inspiration. In…
The book Mémoires du rugby à l’ancienne by Serge Collinet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB2484d67qQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB2484d67qQ Rugby is a sport that leaves traces both physically and psychologically. Like a poisoned arrow slowly distilling its venom into the blood of all those lucky enough to have ever worn a rugby jersey and ball. Exhilarating stories of rides, victories or evenings, away…
The Olympic Games from Antiquity to Today The history of the Olympic Games from antiquity is long and tumultuous. It begins in 776 BC and continues for over 1000 years. For the majority of this period, the games were held in Olympia, in Greece, a city that is now a popular tourist destination. The Ancient…
Issoire, urban decoration project The arrival of the Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré in the city of Issoire was one of the triggers of this beautiful project of city decoration at once artistic, cultural and sporting. Led by Mayor Bertrand Barraud and his municipal team, it aims to beautify the outskirts of the city and illustrate…
All BLACK : the legendary black jersey story The first time I put on that jersey, I didn’t want to take it off. I wanted to contribute to this legacy of over 100 years. Richie McCaw (All Blacks & World Record Holder for National Team Appearances) This quote from Richie McCaw sums up the philosophical…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] August 31, 2018: Inauguration of exhibition 24 for all for all for 1 at the Chintreuil Museum in Pont-de-Vaux [/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”36340″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]Guillaume RENOUD, surrounded by Olympic athletes Barbara HAREL, Sandrine MARTINET, David SMETANINE and artists Jean Pierre CHATELET and Lucie LLONG[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”36327″ img_size=”large”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The most ambitious projects may seem foolish, but the…
I have always struggled to achieve excellence. One thing that cycling has taught me is that if you can achieve something without a struggle it’s not going to be satisfying. Greg LeMond, triple winner of the Tour de France (1986, 1989,1990) The history of the Yellow Jersey is deeply intertwined with that of the Tour…
The Star Wars myth in painting A few days before the release of the9th installment of the star wars saga, I have the pleasure of presenting my new creations inspired by star wars. Star Wars or the Manichean vision of the world. The painting entitled “The Shadow of Vader” illustrates this perpetual opposition between good…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Olympism spirit Revisited in the 20th century by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, the modern Olympic Games differ from other sporting events in their universality and this desire to break racial and/or political issues. 14 days of competition, human and deeply universal values are conveyed by sport, values such as respect, team spirit, self-sacrifice…
A painting for Isabelle Blanc, Olympic champion of snowboard February 15, 2002: Isabelle BLANC wins Olympic gold medal in 100% French final While all victories are beautiful, some have a particular flavor and winning Olympic gold has never been a privilege, nor a due for the world’s best athletes accustomed to podiums in their discipline.…