Michael Costantini - Thierry Blouet's Fine Art Collection: Originally from San Francisco, Michael Costantini has been living and creating art in Vallarta since 1995. "Voyages", his newest collection of works, was inspired serendipitously when he saw two small model boats in someone's yard as he was passing by.
Augustus Harper - Galería Sol y Luna: Up-and-coming Augustus Harper distinctly recalls the first painting he ever saw on public display. It was at the Los Angeles County Museum, where a David Hockney painting in which the artist had used another artist (Don Bacardi) as a model was being exhibited.
Israel Zzepda - Galleria Dante: Artist Israel Zzepda, a native of Guadalajara, Jalisco, has been painting for more than 20 years and has recently expanded his artistic energy to include sculpture, experimental photography and drawing. Zzepda was involved in art workshops during his childhood and after high school he joined a school of visual arts in Guadalajara where he developed a personal style that he defines into the symbolism.
David Leonardo - Galería Pacífico: Influenced at an early age by his parents, both artists, David Leonardo began painting as a child and had his first formal exhibitions in Mexico City prior to his 20th birthday, his early oeuvre abundant in surrealistic undertones. He was discovered early on and subsequently represented by legendary San Miguel de Allende gallery owner Josh Kligerman and has extensively exhibited his work throughout Mexico and abroad.
Bill White - Galería Pacífico: A native of Seattle, Washington, Bill White grew up drawing and painting. At the age of 12, his mother sent a portfolio to his idol Normal Rockwell and White was delighted to get a personal reply from Mr. Rockwell, which became a defining moment in his career and has proven to be a lifelong inspiration. White worked as a sign maker and graphic designer to make a living as an adult, but started taking art classes again at age 48 and subsequently relocated to Mexico.
Juana Cortez - Galleria Dante: The work of artist Juana Cortez represents the reality of the world she knew through her grandmother - a proud member of an indigenous group rich in culture and rituals. Originally from Apatzingan, Michoacan, Cortez began her journey in paint under the teachings of artist Oscar Solis, who as her mentor was the person instrumental in helping her to achieve images filled with intense color.
Oscar Solis - Galleria Dante: The great diversity of themes within the Oscar Solis' paintings reflects his self taught skills, as well as a need to communicate his emotions in a simple and fascinating way. A native of Apatzingan, Michoacan, Solis began to draw as a child, inspired by the comics that came into his hands. Even at that young age, he was clear that he wanted to devote his life to painting.
Alejandro Mondría - Galería Pacífico: The contemporary style in each painting by Alejandro Mondría, is full of little details that tell a story related to some point in his life experience, and also represents the cyclical movement in the creative process. Mondría, who has painted since he was a child, shared his vision of life through his images and has already exhibited in several cities throughout Mexico and abroad.
