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My work is based on things that I like, I remember and I miss from where I come from. Having lived in several small and main cities in Mexico gave me a great source of inspiration, as well as that strong Hispanic influence.
My subjects: people. Mostly in the traditional Hispanic scene: Flamenco dancers, women with sombreros, tango dancers, etc. And it's the female figure what I mostly utilize to give the delicate, beauty factor to my paintings.
As most artists, it was at an early age when I found how much I liked to create art. I was always pencil in hand, drawing and painting all over the house.
I never stopped creating art, whether making paintings and portraits of my friends and family, or painting decorative murals and signs.
in 2000, when I was running my graphic design business, I assigned a space for a portrait painting studio, and soon I was too busy to dedicate my time to both activities, and I chose to follow my dream and became a full time artist.
Word of mouth did wonders in my favor. I was commissioned to paint some important people in society and politics: a city mayor, a governor; then I was commissioned to paint the portraits of former Mexican President Vicente Fox, Mexican entrepreneur Carlos Slim, and in 2006 I was hired to paint a portrait for current President Felipe Calderon. Now this painting is hanging on the walls of the Official House in Mexico City.
It's been just over 2 years since I moved to the US, I have met wonderful people in San Diego and have made great friends. I am a member of Coronado Arts Association and Oil Painters of America. |
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ABOUT THE ARTIST |
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Oil Painters of America |
