Biography
Philippos Tzelatis was born in 1978 in Patras, where he currently lives and works as a medical representative (scientific collaborator) for a pharmaceutical company.
His interest in painting emerged early on, as he began making his first sketches at the tender age of 5, copying heroes from cartoons and comics.
His interest in painting emerged early on, as he began making his first sketches at the tender age of 5, copying heroes from cartoons and comics.
This fact played a significant role in his later artistic development.
In the period 2005-2009, he studied iconography at the Metropolitan School of Patras and worked as an iconographer, creating religious images in the following years.
In 2020, he delved into photorealism, drawing inspiration from movie posters, snapshots, as well as portraits of famous artists and individuals.
His primary medium is colored pencils on cardboard, although he has expressed himself through various other materials such as oil, acrylic, and egg tempera.
He is an active member of the “Kostis Palamas” Association of Fine Arts in Patras, participating in art events, exhibitions, and activities.