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My story
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Drawing and painting have been with me since a very young age. Born in Casablanca in 1955, I found my roots under the brilliant light of the French Riviera, in Antibes. A graduate and laureate of the prestigious École des Arts Décoratifs de Nice (Villa Arson) in 1977, I initially dedicated my career to teaching plastic arts and architecture. But, deep down, my true language has always been portraiture.

Capturing the essence of the world's great artists and thinkers has been my life's work.

Jean-Paul Veraguas

Technique
in service of emotion
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Before my easel, each work is a quest for truth. Whether I use the vibrant softness of pastels, the surgical precision of graphite, or the warmth of colored pencils, I sculpt light and shadow to bring their gaze to life. Each art print you discover here is the result of dozens of hours of meticulous work, the demand of a line shaped by decades of practice, and sincere admiration.

I invite you to embark on this timeless journey, eye to eye with one of the greatest myths of the 20th century.

An artistic passion: The King

If I've chosen to dedicate this gallery exclusively to Elvis Presley, it's not solely out of musical passion. It's because, for a portrait artist, he embodies the absolute subject. From the raw intensity of his early days at Sun Records Studio to the majesty of his Las Vegas years, his face tells a story of an era, a zest for life, a vulnerability. My goal isn't just to reproduce a simple photograph, but to bring forth that magnetic presence that transcended the lens.

Keeping the Legend Alive: The Festival Years

My passion for Elvis extended far beyond the confines of my easel. In the 90s, I felt an undeniable urge to bring enthusiasts together and celebrate his memory on a grand scale.

This led me to organize three major European festivals at the Centre International de Valbonne (Sophia Antipolis): Elvis European Encounters in 1995, Elvis - Sun and Rock'n'Roll in 1996, and Elvis Memories in 1997.

These events allowed me to collaborate with legendary figures. I had the immense honor of working with those who knew the King, such as D.J. Fontana (his historical drummer) and Ed Bonja (his official photographer), as well as the illustrious Charlie McCoy. We also shared the stage with formidable artists such as Terry Mike Jeffrey, Big Al Downing, Ahmed Mouici, Ricky Norton, Kevin Mac Lan, Phil Edwards, Gérald Beretti, and Betty & the Bops.

Today, I preserve precious photographic archives and a rich press review of these unforgettable encounters. It is all this energy, authenticity, and proximity to Elvis's world that I now convey in each of my portraits.