Jean-Pierre was born in Lebanon, the land of the great pheniciens. At his early age, he started drawing before walking or talking. A self-taught artist. He traveled to Africa Togo at the age of 15. After graduating from the AUB, he went to Los Angeles SANTA MONICA for 3 years to complete a gemological education at the famous GIA. He will travel to Brazil Minas Gerais, to Colombia Musso Mines, to Tanzania, to India Mumbai & Jaipur, to Thailand Bangkok & Chantaburi and to Burma in search of the best gems our planet has to offer. During all his adventures THE ARTIST IN HIM SAW HUMANS WOLVES TO OTHER HUMANS from the poorest to the richest & most powerful, humans are the raw material for the greatest art in its most creative & innovative forms. ALL THIS LIFE OF ORIGINAL INTENSE PASSION REFLECTS IN THE OIL ON EACH CANVAS TALKING A LANGUAGE OF AUTENTICITY & COMPASSION. Art is life forever & life is a precious moment & experience to be registered for eternity on the canvas in the purest forms.