Erick Centeno Ohlitas is a Peruvian artist who resides in Genoa, Italy. Art has always been close to him since his father was an avid painter and taught him how to produce them. He began his artistic journey by making realistic drawings with pencils and then got attracted by the scribble technique.
When Erick moved from Peru to Italy in 1999, everything changed for him. His focus completely fell on academics and art took a back seat until he realized how much he was missing out on and retrieved the first sketches he drew with his father. He realized that producing art helped him feel better and now art is part of his daily life.
Becoming more aware of his surroundings, he is constantly struck by new ideas. For instance, when he walks down the street or watches a movie, he observes keenly how he can replicate it into his art giving it his personal touch.
“When I draw, I feel good and relaxed, and I disconnect from many things. At first, I always have an idea running through my head, not just about the subject to be drawn, but also about how I should do it and what tools to use; all of this creates an expectation, and I’m not quiet until I start to make the first lines on paper; many times, I don’t like the artwork, but I learn to finish it anyway” says Erick.
Erick’s journey is still long, but he is on the right track. He particularly likes portraits with strong contrast and sharp expressions, as well as moving scenes such as dancers and sports. Many excellent artists have honed their abilities in this sector, and he has learned to appreciate various sorts of art as well as learn about other artists that are similar to him. He is still improving and developing his technique by seeking out new sources of inspiration, honing his approach via practice, and exploring new kinds of art.