At other times he uses the medium with dexterity, creating pictures which animate freshness and which are balanced and poetic. It is obvious that in a short span of time, Francis has managed to master certain skills. Considering that he paints with the mouth, one must congratulate him for mastering such techniques as the flow of paint and brush control especially in the delicate medium of watercolour. The paintings in this exhibition are a tribute to his intelligence and unflinching perseverance. They also augur well for the future.
Painting is very often a solitary pursuit.
It is only through personal interaction, rigorous practice and discipline as well as through developing a keen sense of observation and critique that the various problems of painting are addressed. Through his unflinching perseverance, Francis Camilleri has sharpened his sensitivity and gained more control on structure and technique. In fact, the paintings currently on display show a more simplified form, an immediacy of interpretation and at times, a certain fleeting effect. This is a no mean feat, considering the difficulty of the watercolour medium and the many constraints Camilleri has to face as a mouth painter. His brush control in merging colours and applying sweeping washes is a bravura .