Fernando Botero

An amazing artist who created such incredible artwork. Sincere condolences to the Botero family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you to help you through your time of loss.

Had the great good fortune to meet Sr. Botero in Monte Carlo during one of several vacations in that magical town I made in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Because I was considerably rotund at that time I offered to pose for him for one of his sculptures. With a pleasant smile he replied to my offer in a manner which indicated to me that he had been offered a free model before, "No, no I take skinny and make fat." Forty years ago and his comment still makes me laugh. What a unique and significant talent! RIP Fernando Botero.

He is, by far, my favorite artist. I have two small pieces in my bedroom; my large one of Il Bano is in my closet because I live with my daughter's family, and my granddaughters' friends thought it was me looking at the mirror. I wish I had so much more...You will be missed Sr Botero; descanses en paz y arte.