Born in 1959 in Barcelona, Spain, Montse Valdés began drawing at an early age and spent four years in Paris and one year in Asia during her youth. Her travels back then have had an effect on her art, and following a brief sojourn in the world of theater, she decided to pursue painting at age 21 and began to create the wealth of generously sized, ethereal and peaceful portraits, nude paintings and figurative works for which she is known.
From 1981 to 1984, Valdés studied drawing, painting and pastel techniques at the Isidre Vilaseca Studio in Girona and the Artur Aldomà Puig Studio in Barcelona. For a few years beginning in 1985, she attended the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where she discovered that “the artist makes him- or herself.”
Valdés has since perfected her signature technique of applying thickly textured pastel oils with a palette knife, layering colors with sweeping strokes and dots to create her images. Viewers of her extraordinary large-format works can detect the contours of these strokes and rich swathes of color up close — one must take a few steps back to fully absorb the painstakingly detailed faces of her subjects.
Over the course of her painting career, Valdés has participated in more than 100 art fairs and exhibitions throughout the United States, Asia and Europe. She is represented by Villa del Arte Galleries, which has galleries in Barcelona, Amsterdam and Palm Beach.
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1-8-17 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
$41,915
27-3-12h Diptych - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
4-5-17 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
22-12-24, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
6-11-13 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
$14,807
6-12-12-14, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
1-1-13-14, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$42,299
7-11-13 Diptych - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
1-4-22, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
8-1-21, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
6-1-21, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
3-1-17 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
$27,519
27-3-12g - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
1-5-25, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
4-5-19, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
31-1-21, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel
1-4-9 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
Oil on canvas
Canvas, Oil
2-5-17, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
5-5-19, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2-5-17 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
2-5-12, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
4-1-16, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$60,545
1-5-23 (diptych), 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
1-8-17 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
$41,920
4-9-22 (Diptych) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
3-4-22, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
3-5-19, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
1-5-22, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
1-4-9, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$520Sale Price|20% Off
H 12 in W 10 in D 1 in
Daddy's Girl -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Modern, Green
By Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Olaosun draws h...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 35 in D 1 in
Daddy's Girl 2 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative Portrait, Family, Children
By Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Daddy’s Girls is a personal reflection on softness within fatherhood. I wanted to capture a quiet moment where masculinity is stripped of performance and allowed to exist gently. The...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$2,850
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Custodian of Nation's Pulse -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Modern Woman
By Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting presents Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, and it dives into my personal experiences from my last visit. It is more than just a place; it becomes a respo...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$3,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 60 in D 1 in
United in Bloom - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Modern Woman
By Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
United in Bloom is a deeply personal reflection of how I see Nigeria, a land blessed with beauty, strength, and endless possibilities, yet one that can only truly flourish when its p...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Portrait of Civil War Union Sailor titled "Soldier"
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
Rick Reeves’ Soldier is a striking historical portrait that reflects the artist’s mastery of military realism and dedication to historical accuracy. Painted in alkyd oils, the work c...
Canvas, Oil
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Absence of Noise, Solace in Music -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Cat
By Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Life is replete with distractions, obligation and there exists a unique sanctuary where I find solace and escape the cacophony of life. I am drawn to the power of music to provide r...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$2,800
H 40 in W 32.5 in
Colorful Contemporary Figurative Painting Female Portrait "Untitled II"
By Khalid Nadif
Located in East Quogue, NY
Bright colored contemporary figurative portrait painting by Moroccan artist Khalid Nadif. The painting is offered in a simple wood frame. Size: 40 x 32.5 inches (framed) Signed ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
$11,665
H 18.12 in W 13 in
Madame en Rouge Lady in Red Oil Painting on Canvas Woman Girl In Stock
By Georges Mazilu
Located in Utrecht, NL
Madame en Rouge Lady in Red Oil Painting on Canvas Woman Girl In Stock Georges Mazilu (1951, Romania) Georges Mazilu was born in Romania in 1951 and graduated with a Master’s deg...
Canvas, Oil
$6,250
H 45 in W 34.5 in
Dulcis Large Oil Painting on Canvas, Contemporary, Late 20th Century, 45x34.5 in
By Tomasz Rut
Located in Aventura, FL
Original painting on canvas. Hand signed on front by the artist. Canvas size 48 x 30.75 inches. Canvas is not stretched. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authent...
Canvas, Oil
$2,850
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Joy Among Brothers 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Modern, Men
By Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
A moment of laughter, unguarded and true, between three men who know each other’s histories and hearts. Their closeness speaks of trust, vulnerability, and the quiet strength of frie...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$2,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 48 in W 36 in D 1 in
Homecoming To The Roots - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa People
By Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting is a reflection of the world I grew up in and the memories that continue to shape my sense of belonging. It captures that special time of the year when children return ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
Self-Healing (Freedom) - 21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Portrait, Woman
By Olaosun Oluwapelumi
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"All you ever saw were the changes that happened to my body, but you never know what happens inside that brings about the changes, or maybe you knew but just didn't care what it did ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic
Sold
H 51.19 in W 63.78 in D 1.58 in
4-5-17, 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
Sold
H 63.78 in W 51.19 in D 1.58 in
1-2-24 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil, Mixed Media
Sold
H 63 in W 51.19 in
10-1-21 (Diptych) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 51.19 in W 76.78 in
1-4-22 (Diptych) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 76.78 in W 51.19 in
1-9-22 (Diptych) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 51.19 in W 57.49 in
6-9-21 (Diptych) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 76.78 in W 51.19 in
1-1-22 (Diptych) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 63.78 in W 102.37 in
1-10-21 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 51.19 in W 76.78 in
9-5-21 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
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H 48.04 in W 65.36 in
2-8-21 (Triptych) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 51.19 in W 76.78 in
2-4-21 (Diptych) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 47.25 in W 78.75 in
1-8-21 (Diptych) - 21st Century, Contemporary, Portrait Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Montse Valdés
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“I paint the human figure and explore further till I reach the Beauty of Being, the Soul.. the part of Human Being where everything is in total Serenity, Goodness and Harmony, where ...
Canvas, Oil