A devotee to the mathematical golden
ratio used by Leonardo da Vinci and the
nautilus shell symbol of proportional
perfection, Jean Francois often uses
symmetry to give his work the dimensions
that have made the Mona Lisa one of the
world’s greatest works of art.9
EDITOR’S NOTE: Jean Francois Paris of
Clearwater can be contacted at (615) 767-4273,
or by emailing parisartstudio@aol.com. He
is currently accepting commissions for animal
portraits and other styles of work. For more
information, visit jeanfrancoisparis.com.
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Opposite page far left: The artist’s ability to
render an animal’s essence can be appreciated in
this work.
At left: This acrylic abstract by Jean Francois
Paris is an example of his creative range.
Abstracts of trees
and birds are a
favorite theme
of the artist.
Jean Francois Paris has his work in
galleries throughout the world.