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  • The Female Golfers artwork by Javier Ortas

    The Golfers Watercolor 100 x 140 cm (39.5 x 55 in). Javier Ortas

    Exhibition in Madrid - 2026.

  • Tourists artwork by Javier Ortas

    Tourists Javier Ortas

    70cm. x 100cm (27.5 x 39.5 in). Watercolor

  • Migratory Birds artwork by Javier Ortas

    Migratory birds Javier Ortas

    100cm. x 140cm (39.5 x 55 in). Watercolor

The artist's personal style.

Javier Ortas does not interpret what he sees; he creates his works using only his imagination, without any reference models. He works completely alone facing the blank canvas, guided by nothing other than his own artistic impulse, inventing and shaping scenes, characters, and elements from his inner world: ideas, desires, and feelings... The result is a pure, defined, bold, and distinct style—exclusive and diverse works that reveal the unique nature of his talent.

Most Recent Solo Exhibitions

  • Herraiz Art Gallery 2026
  • Mar Art Gallery. Barcelona. 2026
  • San Clemente Cultural Center, Toledo. 2025
  • Xerion Gallery. A Coruña, Galicia. 2025
  • Ugallery, San Francisco. Online USA.
42 solo exhibitions
and more than 100 group exhibitions
Javier Ortas standing next to his artwork

Javier Ortas alongside his artwork "The Mushroom Foragers". 140 x 100 cm (55 x 27.5 in).

Galleries and Institutions Holding Permanent Collections:

  • Herráiz Art Gallery, Madrid.
  • Mar Art Gallery, Barcelona.
  • Espacio 36 Art Gallery, Zamora.
  • Ugallery, San Francisco, United States.
  • Xerion Art Gallery, A Coruña.
  • Madrid City Council.
  • Androx Museum, Pontevedra.
  • Navacerrada Town Hall, Madrid.
  • Collado Villalba Town Hall, Madrid.
  • Provincial Council of Toledo.

Interview on the TV show "Dos que sí... Uno que no", Castilla y León. CyLTV 2024

"Painting is my passion, my calling, and the purpose of my life. Like everyone, I have done many things, but it was in painting that I found what allows me to give back the most—both to others and to myself."

12 years with the Herraiz Art Gallery. Madrid.

Solo exhibitions at the Herráiz Gallery in Madrid during the years 2014, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2026.
Art exhibition in September 2019

Exhibitions in September 2019

Art exhibition in Madrid. February 2026. Art Week

Exhibition in Madrid -Galería Herraiz 2026

9-time finalist at the prestigious Premio Reina Sofía de Pintura y Escultura (AEPE). Editions: 51, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61.

20 selections as a finalist by the Asociación Española de Pintores y Escultores (AEPE) in its two primary art competitions.
H.M. Queen Sofía of Spain visiting Javier Ortas' exhibition.

Official visit of H.M. Queen Sofía to the exhibition (2018)

H.M. Queen Sofía viewing the artwork Sobre la tela de una araña by Javier Ortas.

H.M. Queen Sofía in 2021, pictured next to "Sobre la tela de una araña..."

Javier Ortas with H.M. Queen Sofía at the 60 Premio Reina Sofía presentation.

At the 60º Premio Reina Sofía Exhibition (2025) with the artwork "Tres jinetes, tres caballos"

H.M. Queen Sofía viewing Picasso trabajando by Javier Ortas.

H.M. Queen Sofía in 2020, pictured next to "Picasso trabajando"

5 awards at the Salón de Otoño (AEPE) and selected for 11 consecutive editions.

Selected 11 times for this historic art exhibition organized by the Asociación Española de Pintores y Escultores. Accolades received include: the AEPE Watercolor Medal, two awards from the Agrupación Española de Acuarelistas (AEDA), winner of the official poster commission for the 86º Salón de Otoño in 2019, and the Premio Sala Baluarte.

Javier Ortas receiving the AEDA award for his watercolor Chicas jugando en la playa.

Pictured with "Chicas jugando en la playa"

AEDA Award Plaque (Agrupación Española de Acuarelistas).

Official exhibition poster for the 86 Salón de Otoño at Casa de Vacas, Madrid.

Official Poster for the 86º Salón de Otoño

Hosted at Casa de Vacas, El Retiro Park (Madrid).

Catalonia - Barcelona 2019-2026. 8 years represented by Grup D'art Escolà.

Solo exhibitions at Galería Mar (Barcelona), Galería Terraferma (Lleida), and Galería Arimany (Tarragona).
Javier Ortas artwork Grupo de chicas en el baile (Group of Girls Dancing) at Galería Mar.

Galería Mar

Barcelona, 2024

Javier Ortas artwork Caballos en el bosque (Horses in the Forest) at Galería Arimany.

Galería Arimany

Tarragona

Javier Ortas painting on display at Galería Terraferma in Lleida.

Galería Terraferma

Lleida

Exhibitions in France (2018 - 2022)

· Solo exhibition at Galerie d'art Le Manoir de Villedoin, Centre-Val de Loire.
· Galerie Le Cactus Bleu, Val de Loire.

Javier Ortas solo exhibition in France (2018).

Galerie d'art Le Manoir de Villedoin

Exclusive fine art gallery in Centre-Val de Loire.

Detailed view of Javier Ortas' artworks exhibited at Galerie d'art Le Manoir de Villedoin.

Galerie d'art Le Manoir de Villedoin

Exhibition showcase detail.

Ceramic pieces on display at Javier Ortas solo exhibition in Toledo.

Centro Cultural San Clemente, Toledo 2025

"La belleza de la imaginación" (The Beauty of Imagination). A major solo exhibition featuring over 70 unique works. Organized by the Diputación de Toledo.

Javier Ortas artist ceramics exhibition in Vigo.

"Cerámica de Autor" Showcase in Vigo

The Afundación Vigo cultural center (Obra Social ABANCA) featured selected ceramic art pieces painted by the artist in Galicia. Organized by Fundación MAPAX. March 2018.

Art exhibition in Amsterdam featuring works by Javier Ortas.

European Makers Gallery

Group exhibition in Amsterdam. Watercolors, 70 x 100 cm (27.5 x 39.5 in).

Official opening of the Alcalá Visual fine art exhibition.

Alcalá Visual (2018, 2020, and 2023)

Finalist at the Premios Ciudad de Alcalá (2017, 2019, 2022 editions) with the artwork "El caballo blanco" in Alcalá de Henares.

Javier Ortas standing next to his equestrian painting at Sala de Arte Bernesga.

Solo exhibitions in Valencia, Zamora, and León

· Sala Bernesga (León, 2019-2021).
· Espacio 36 (Zamora, 2020-2024).
· Galería Pizarro (Valencia).
Pictured: Next to "Jinete y su caballo" at the Sala de Arte Bernesga.

Exhibition interior showcase at Galería Visol.

Solo exhibitions in Santander, Alicante, and Galicia

Galería Xerión (A Coruña), Galería Visol (Ourense), Galería Sánchez y Juan, and Galería del Este (Santander).
Pictured: Galería de arte Visol, Ourense.

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Javier Ortas solo art exhibition at CEART cultural center.

Centro de Arte Tomás y Valiente (CEART)

Solo exhibition (2019) hosted at CEART.

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