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The title, "Child Extraordinaire" does not do justice when describing Paul Jules Butler. This young man is amazing! He is amazing in his own right, regardless of age, but taking the age factor into consideration is simply awe-inspiring. This is one young man that you will want to keep an eye on, as time moves forward! Welcome, Master Butler! Glad to have you on ScatnStyle.com
These questions are answered by Master Butler's mother, the founder of Founder Pamil Visions PR.
Paul Jules Butler, my son, started painting at the age of 4, in 2014. He had his first solo exhibition last year, in December, and donated all proceeds to help the poor kids from Angola. The second exhibition, held this year in June and July was a success too, and the money raised was donated to the local Franciscan nuns.
The first creation was an abstract painting, acrylic on canvas, in March 2014. Paul Jules discovered how colors blend, how complimentary shades create a beautiful motif, and how much fun was to control the brush, to make it do what you want. From there on, he never stopped painting. His creations got better and better in time, and he won his first international prize this year, with a painting of a tree, he made for his teacher (at http://picassoartcontest.weebly.com/6-12-age-group-2015-season-1.html). Please see any link(s) in the "Connecting" section at the bottom of this interview; located adjacent to the relevant link reference(s).
This is hard to answer, because Paul Jules has many favorites. I guess The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh is what influenced and inspired him the most. A book about the art of Vincent van Gogh was also the first art book he wanted to buy, and he is reading it very often. He also enjoys watching art tutorials, especially by Bob Ross, because he finds them fascinating, and easy to follow. He currently does not have an art teacher.
Paul Jules needs to integrate his passion with his school schedule, so he often waits for the weekend to paint, but he does sketch every day. He doesn't yet have a routine, nor a preferred place to paint. He can start anywhere and we don't mind the drops of paint everywhere around the house. But he is happy when he paints, and he often plays Caribbean music on his CD player to set the mood.
Paul Jules donates about 50% of his sales to charities like Unbound. Facebook is his main place to exhibit his creations, but he had two solo exhibitions in Germany already, so we can say he is known locally. People who are interested in buying one of his paintings often send us a direct message on his Facebook page, and we respond as soon as we can. Many of his artworks are not for sale, because he loves them too much, and he doesn't enjoy partying with his "friends," as he calls them.
We are just starting this journey, but it is very likely that Paul Jules will continue painting, and will also continue donating much of his art to help less fortunate children.
We are just starting this journey, but it is very likely that Paul Jules will continue painting, and will also continue donating much of his art to help less fortunate children. He is now working for his third solo exhibition, which is, as usual, inspired by flowers, trees, and the magic of life.
![]() In the words of Paul Butler, from his main website, "I donate about 50% of my sales to charities like Unbound." | ||
Connecting with Paul Butler : | ||
Artist Site : | www.pauljulesbutler.com | |
![]() | FB Page : | facebook.com/PaulJulesButler |
Mihaela Lica Butler August 14, 2015,
Thank you very much for sharing this with your readers! Paul was very happy to see the interview this morning, and recognition like this motivates him greatly.
Deborah E August 21, 2017,
Hello, Mihaela. I’m so glad to hear that. It is my pleasure and honor to share 🙂