Toroazul Painting and Fine Arts |
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S e l f - p o r t r a i t pen and ink 7 " x 6.5 " 1973 |
I am a graduate of St. John's College in Annapolis, Maryland, known for its unique “Great Books,” classical liberal arts curriculum. I also hold a master’s degree in art and Spanish literature from the University of Delaware in Newark. My artwork has been exhibited in parts of the United States, Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, and, more recently, Kuwait. Private corporate collectors of my canvases and murals include the Motorola-Nortel Corporation in Caracas, Venezuela, and Emilio and Gloria Estefan's restaurant, BONGOS. In May 2002, I had the honor of designing the University of Miami’s large exhibit space for CubaNostalgia, a yearly fair of Cuban memorabilia and culture held at the Coconut Grove Convention Center in Miami, Florida, USA. Also in May 2004, I led a group of students from the same university to Florence, Italy, to study the history and technique of FRESCO painting and restoration. For six weeks, we studied at the Spinelli Institute of Art and Art Restoration, the classes under the direction of professors Maria Grazia Badino, Rodolfo Bargelli, and Tiziano Lucchesi. At present, I reside in Rome, Italy, where I teach freehand drawing and basic architectural drawing for various schools as well as privately. In addition, I work for Context Travel and lead a wide variety of walks for this agency in both Rome and several other areas of Italy. (Please CLICK on this link to read more about my tours.) I have taught Western and non- Western art survey classes at the university level. Please click here to view my RESUME for a full list of the individual topics in literature, art, and philosophy, that I have lectured on in recent years. These conference venues include the Lowe Art Museum’s Docent Guild; Pesqueira Gallery in Key Biscayne; the Art Institute of Miami, directed by Peruvian artist Puchi Noriega; the Boca Raton Museum of Art; and the UM Institute for Retired Professionals, directed by Noreen Frye. |