Portrait work for me is challenging but I believe it makes me a better artist. I can always hunker down and focus on the color, detail and expression. Thank you to those who have hired me. These make great gifts. Send me a message if you’re interested in having a loved one made into art.Continue reading “Portrait Work”
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Create as if your life depended on it
Community in the time of corona
What I have observed and I gathered from doctors and scientists is that in order to move beyond the Corona Virus, the community has to band together (from the insides of our homes). The two pieces posted here represent that and grew organically from within the community; I met Diego “Robot” Martínez (co-owner of GaleríaContinue reading “Community in the time of corona”
Feliz Año 2020
Patrolling Duranguito. Que si tenía miedo? Obvio. Who are these women for those who don’t know? Chingonas. That’s who. Do your own research. Learn your history. As the old saying goes, every movement needs women and queers. We can willfully dissent from the powers that be. Let your art be your weapon. Please share. ThanksContinue reading “Feliz Año 2020”
Power at the Pass: The BWOMS Podcast
My first solo art show, “Chicano Existentialisms: This River is of Love” was due to the hustle and efforts of the talented Valentin Sandoval, content creator for Power at the Pass. Richie Marrufo, hosted both Valentin and I for a conversation on the creation and direction of “Chicano Existentialisms” on Power at the Pass’ BWOMSContinue reading “Power at the Pass: The BWOMS Podcast”
José P. Montoya 