I have looked at many with admiration and learned from many.
I don’t follow anyone in particular. I like Salvador Dalí for his creativity; Monet for the lightness in the paintings of his gardens; Constable for his skies; Dürer for some paintings, but especially for some memorable engravings; Gigi Petroli, a great contemporary master of engraving and more.
PAINTS
Technique is very important; it is the foundation of every project, allowing you to navigate and master that specific technique as far as you want. After that, you won’t need it anymore. It’s like driving a car: once you’ve learned, it becomes automatic. And for my personal taste in experimenting, I often find myself creating the same work using different techniques.