Josep Pla

Josep Pla was born in Mataro, Barcelona in 1959 and still lives there with his wife, Montse, and their two children.

From a very early age he loved drawing and painting and began attending lessons at the age of twelve where his interest in land and seascapes began to evolve.

Josep’s inspiration comes from the sea, the shore, the boats and the atmosphere of his home and others shores that he has visited and come to love, including that of the South Hams Coast.  His work is full of sensations, emotions, impressions and reflections with the ever-present quality of serenity and tranquillity. Josep likes to explore the poetic spirit and the romantic vision of the sea and coastline.

This quiet and hardworking man spends most evenings in his studio. His technique involves the use of a precise spatula tool combined with much thicker than usual application of oil paint resulting in a stronger overall texture. The direct application of colour gives great strength to the chromatic impression of his paintings, often lending a dream-like feel to the finished image.

Josep Pla has exhibited at the prestigious Caja Madridin the Place Cataluna of Barcelona and his works on show in London, France, Venice and Germany.