Meet Henry Martin: a featured artist at Galerie 16

About Henry Martin

English:

When he was eight years old, his parents gave him a book on drawing cartoon animals — a gift that turned a simple interest into a lifelong obsession.

For many years he followed another calling, serving as a priest and prison chaplain. In recent years, however, he returned to his first vocation and became a full-time artist.

Today he paints whatever is before him. Living in rural France, he finds constant inspiration in the landscapes he encounters during his daily walks with his dogs. These familiar scenes — fields, paths and changing light — become the starting point for his paintings.

Français:

À huit ans, ses parents lui offrent un livre sur le dessin d’animaux de bande dessinée. Cette découverte transforme un simple intérêt en véritable obsession.

Pendant de nombreuses années, il suit une autre vocation en tant que prêtre et aumônier de prison. Mais ces dernières années, il revient à sa première passion et devient artiste à temps plein.

Aujourd’hui, il peint ce qui se trouve devant lui. Installé dans la campagne française, il s’inspire des paysages qu’il découvre chaque jour lors de ses promenades avec ses chiens. Champs, chemins et lumières changeantes deviennent ainsi la source de ses peintures.