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Xavier is also well known for his oil paintings, characterized by multicolored pearls of paint applied to the surface of the canvas using a series of special tools, a technique developed over the past few decades. The brilliant palettes of the paintings draw inspiration from the
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environment in which Xavier lives and works. During his lengthy career, Xavier has also produced drawings, watercolors and mixed media works.
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