The traje de luces (suit of lights) is the traditional clothing that Spanish bullfighters (toreros, picadors, and rejoneadors) wear in the bullring. The term originates from the sequins and reflective threads of gold or silver. These trajes are based on the flamboyant costumes of the 18th-century dandies and showmen involved in tauromachia, which later became exclusive to the bullfighting ritual. Later adornments include the montera hat, elaborate embroidery, and decorative accessories.
This series of MATADOR paintings demonstrate the beauty and detail of the bullfighters suit. These suits are hand made by master craftsmen and women and can take upto a year to make.
MATADORA – ALICIA
Continuing with more female bullfighters…this one is a rebel!
Acrylic Paint on stretched heavy canvas
50cm (H) X 40cm 
x 4cm (D)
$950 Contact Me
MATADOR – LA CHICA
Female bullfighters are rare, but hey are very beautiful – Is she getting ready or has she already been? You decide.
Acrylic Paint with Silver Leaf on stretched heavy canvas
1200cm (H) X 92cm X 4cm (D)
$1650 Contact Me
MATADOR – EL CORAZON – SOLD – ASK ABOUT A COMMISSION
This one took me a while!! Matador – El Corazon with gold leaf detail on a flower background.
Acrylic paint with Gold Leaf on stretched heavy canvas
112cm (H) X 92cm X 2cm (D)
MATADOR – LA CHULA – SOLD – ASK ABOUT A COMMISSION
Traditional bullfighters have been male but in parts of southern France and northern Spain as well as Mexico, female bullfighters have been hailed for their courage and beauty.
This androgynous piece painted in Acrylic on hard canvas depicts the style and finesse of Spains few remaining female bullfighters.
Acrylic Paint with Gold Leaf on stretched heavy canvas
12cm (h) X 92cm X 2cm (d)
MATADOR – EL BRILLANTE – SOLD – ASK ABOUT A COMMISSION
Showcasing the beautiful design and art work of the bullfighter full suit.
For centuries the bullfighter suit has been hand woven using golden thread and jewels.
It could take a year by master craftsmen and women to make a single suit and it would cost thousands of dollars.
Known as the “suit of lights” this full figure painting depicts a golden version in all its beauty.
Acrylic Paint with Gold Leaf on stretched heavy canvas
100cm [w] x 150cm [h] x 4cm [d]
MATADOR “EL CAGON” – SOLD ASK ABOUT A COMMISSION
is a depiction of a Bullfighter afraid of whats to come…
Acrylic Paint with Gold Leaf and mix media on stretched heavy canvas
90cm [w] x 122cm [h] x 2cm [d]
“MATADOR – EL CHALECO” – SOLD – ASK ABOUT A COMMISSION
Inspired by bullfighter ornate suits, this painting represents the bullfighter removing his vest (Chaleco in Spanish)
Acrylic Paint with Gold Leaf on stretched heavy canvas
110cm [w] x 110cm [h] x 4cm [d]
“MATADOR 3 – ROSAS” – SOLD – ASK ABOUT A COMMISSION
Elaborate flower art on the back of the bullfighters cape.
Acrylic Paint with Gold Leaf on stretched heavy canvas
100cm [w] x 100cm [h] x 4cm [d]
“MATADOR – EL ROJO“
Inspired by Australian Aboriginal art, this suit is a pure blend of the artist heritage
Acrylic Paint with Gold Leaf on stretched heavy canvas
100cm [w] x 100cm [h] x 4cm
‘MATADOR – EL ORO’ – SOLD – ASK ABOUT A COMMISSION
Inspired by the bullfighters suit, this golden “oro” depiction shows the beauty and art of the craftsmanship used in these suits with subtle inspiration of aboriginal art
Acrylic on Mixed Media with Gold Leaf on stretched heavy canvas
110cm [w] x 110cm [h] x 4cm
All my artwork is made using only top quality acrylic paints on European-made pure cotton canvas stretched on a solid heavy pine wooden frame with stretcher bars‚ and primed with four layers of acid-free top quality acrylic gesso. Some parts of paint has rich medium gloss varnish. Artwork has multi-layered surface and rich texture. Whole painting has matte varnish UV protection layer. Photo does no justice to the artwork‚ very impressive in person. Painting is signed and staple free edges of the canvas (canvas is back-stapled) are painted as well. Artwork is ready to hang‚ can be hanged with or without a frame.
Javi 