Technique and Artistic Style Raphael Collazo approached the canvas with a desire to constantly invent new forms, often seeking to vary the surface of his work through intense physical texture. He was known for using impasto, applying paint so thickly that it became a tactile presence on the surface. His process frequently involved the use of collage or the appliqué of elements he made himself, adding a sense of physical depth to his compositions. He once expressed a need to employ every color and shade possible, using these tools to create a sense of life and movement within his art. The sh…