One of Haiti's most distinctive self-taught painters
harmonious hues and the typical sincerity of Haitian folks expression" says Gerald Alexis about Castera's art in his book "Peintres Haitiens"
created circa 1960 by renowned Haitian artist Jacques-Enguerrand Gourgue (1930–1996)
Saintus realized a very personal style by inventing his techniques and sketching from nature and imagination to create
This painting represents a family of cats in a lushing forest
Lafortune Felix (Haitian, 1933-2016) 17"x29.5" The Robbery 1985 Acrylic on Masonite Painting-Unframed #1TP 12"x9.50" One of Haiti's most distinctiveThis beautiful painting by Haitian artist Lafortune Felix portrays three figures in a natural setting framed by lush, flowering bushes. At the center, a man in a bright yellow shirt and green pants stands over another figure lying on the ground, holding a hammer and a stick in a tense, dynamic posture. To the right, a woman stretches out a cloth, as if engaged in daily work. The earthy tones of the background contrast with the vibrant flowers,