Felipe Santamans, born in 1951, is a Spanish painter celebrated for his classical style and his mastery of both oil and pastel. He is widely regarded as one of Spain’s finest pastelists today.

Felipe Santamans began studying art at a young age and worked with renowned pastelist Benjamín Suria at just fourteen. He continued his formal training at the Barrera Academy in Valencia, the School of Fine Arts, and the Fuster Academy. In 1968, Felipe Santamans met painter José Espert, whom he considers his true master.

Felipe Santamans debuted in a group exhibition the following year and soon shifted his focus entirely to pastel, leaving oil painting behind. His work maintains a strong connection to classical traditions while introduci...