Discover the contemporary work of Zède
William Marcheval: Life and Artistic Journey
A rich and eclectic journey
Born in 1957 in Villeneuve-sur-Lot, William Marcheval followed an atypical path, combining academic training, professional experience and artistic passion.
After obtaining his baccalaureate at the age of 17, he joined the army where he acquired solid technical skills, particularly in computer engineering and economics.
À From the 80s, he began a career in the corporate world, holding various positions of responsibility in commerce and communication. At the same time, he developed expertise in the field of digital and computer graphics, founding his own company.
The call of art
His passion for art led him to train in applied arts, then to study drawing and painting at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Nîmes. In the 2000s, he decided to devote himself professionally to his artistic practice.
A unique artistic universe
William Marcheval's work is characterized by a constant search for emotion and movement. His paintings, often inspired by the world around him, invite the viewer on a journey between reality and imagination.
His influences are multiple, drawing as much from the world of fantasy and fantasy as from the work of the great masters of painting such as Turner, Caillebotte, Degas, Picasso, Dali, Magritte or Hopper.
Techniques and inspirations
Marcheval favors acrylic and oil painting. oil, using in particular the techniques of glazing and sfumato to create effects of depth and mystery. His favorite colors are earth pigments, while blue and white dominate in his watercolors.
He also explores soft pastel, a medium that he appreciates for its sensuality.
The quest for emotion
For William Marcheval, art is above all a vector of emotions. He seeks through his creations to to arouse wonder, questioning, escape.
His work, in constant evolution, bears witness to a deep artistic sensitivity and a permanent desire to push the limits of his creativity.
A unique artistic universe
William Marcheval's work is characterized by a constant search for emotion and movement. His paintings, often inspired by the world around him, invite the viewer on a journey between reality and imagination.
His influences are multiple, drawing as much from the world of fantasy and fantasy as from the work of the great masters of painting such as Turner, Caillebotte, Degas, Picasso, Dali, Magritte or Hopper.
Techniques and inspirations
Marcheval favors acrylic and oil painting. oil, using in particular the techniques of glazing and sfumato to create effects of depth and mystery. His favorite colors are earth pigments, while blue and white dominate in his watercolors.
He also explores soft pastel, a medium that he appreciates for its sensuality.
The quest for emotion
For William Marcheval, art is above all a vector of emotions. He seeks through his creations to to arouse wonder, questioning, escape.
His work, in constant evolution, bears witness to a deep artistic sensitivity and a permanent desire to push the limits of his creativity.
