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I am so lucky to know many artists that are my friends, not only visual artists but actors, writers, singers and musicians, who so very often have inspired my work.

In the case of “The Singer” the inspiration comes from my good friend Arlyn Wolters. She is blessed with a wonderful voice that can be as soft as the petal of a rose, as strong and powerful as a storm and all the dynamics and colors in between.

I believe a right song sang by the right voice can elevate the vibration of the listener, as does the old masters paintings on the spirit of the viewer. It was for me very easy to be inspired to explore this concept with such a the beautiful face, wonderful voice and creative talent of Arlyn.

Miguel Tio, was born in the Dominican Republic, began his studies of painting with the Dominican artist Elias Delgado As well as the Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes. His interest in Publicity and Graphic Design led him into continuing studies at the “Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo. A move to New York in 1994 led him to Izquierdo Studio Ltd. for film and Television Production, windows display, opera and theater, which had a great influence on his artwork. Since 2005 he is working as an art teacher for Studio in a School and in 2006 he started to study the Mische technique with the world-wide known artist Brigid Marlin. He describes the philosophy behind his paintings on his statement: !think it is important when an...