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| Self Portrait 2007, PSD Artist’s Statement
The theme and direction of my work is to paint in a naturalist manner the hard work, dreams and goals of the people around me: friends, family and Los Angeles Latin working class. I strive for honesty and sincerity in my work with an approach that reflects our time. I am focused on visually capturing moments that give life meaning, and I have been deeply influenced by artists such as Anders Zorn, Antonio Lopez Garcia, Edgar Degas, Joaquin Sorolla, John Asaro, John Singer Sargent, Jules Bastine Lepage, Nicolas Fechin, and Saturnino Herran.
I have had the good fortune to study on a full scholarship with numerous artists at Art Center College of Design. My teachers have included, Aaron Smith, Sergio Sanchez, Charles Hu, Kent Williams, Kevin Chen, Steve Huston, Bob Kato, Gary Meyer, Alex Shafer, Dallas Good, Scott Hess, Rob and Christian Clayton, David Limrite, Neville Page, Scott Robertson, Robh Ruppel, Mike Hernandez, Jeffrey Smith, David Luce, Alex Gross, Lorrie Madden, Danny Galieote, and many others.
I am currently working on a body of work that depicts Los Angeles urban culture in a naturalist manner. I am also available for commissioned portraits.
Education: Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California (2004-2008) Bachelor of Fine Art in Illustration (Full Scholarship) Private study with Sergio Sanchez, Steve Huston, (2005-2007) Bill Perkins, Nathan Fowkes, and Ron Brown Education: Mt. San Antonio Community College, (2001-2003) Mt. San Antonio, California Exhibitions: Bluecanvas: Issue 9 Launch Event (2011) Art Center Gallery, Art Center College of Design, Pasadena (2006-2008) Bren Art Gallery (2006-2008) J. London Gallery, Pomona (2002.2003) Mt. San Antonio Art Gallery, Walnut (2002-2003) East Valley Art Association, Baldwin Park (1999) Pomona Valley Art Association, Pomona (1998-1999) West Covina Spring Art Show, West (1997-1999) Skills: Illustration / Design -Concept design -Character design -Layouts/Background Painting -Concept Painting -Pencil comps Computer -Adobe Photoshop, Illutrator, Core Painter, Microsoft word Language -English, Spanish Teaching Experience: Laguna College of Art and Design (2010-11) - Painting and Drawing Instructor www.lagunacollege.edu Gnomon School of Visual Effects (2008-11) - Painting and Drawing Instructor www.gnomonschool.com 3Kickstudio, Pasadena, California (2008-11) - Painting and Drawing Instructor www.3kickstudio.com Teaching Assistant Positions: - Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, California (2004-08) - Painting and Drawing Classes www.artcenter.edu Professional Experience: Traver Hispanic Marketing Group (2008-11) -concept paintings www.traverhmg.com Vallero Press, (2007-09) -Book Cover Designer www.ValleroPress.com Playboy Jazz Festival (2007) - Arturo Sandoval Portrait www.allaboutjazz.com Clients: -Pepsi, -Coors Ligth -Playboy Painting Demonstration Video: 3 kicks Fine Art Studio, (2009-10) -Youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdaL19jmvlo | |
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