José had been painting for most of his life, however, as of 2023 he is no longer creating his wonderful paintings. During an interview with a reporter, he was referred to as a "painter of the past." José was very pleased with that title because he believes that Mexico's past way of life is shown in its art and so much of that art has disappeared.

In his painting, he uses acrylics, gouache, mixed media with silkscreen, embossing, etc. He has had formal training in design but his style is all his own. José makes his originals on macosel laminado (laminated wood). In this medium, the largest size he paints is 1.10 x 1.40 mts. because the materials are not easy to carry and move around. His work on paper is mixed media and sometimes will do numbered editions, however, most of his work are sold as artist's proofs — he will only make 20 from the original. There are hotels that ordered series in 100 but José does not like doing that many paintings of the same design.

He enjoys working with the different ethnic groups of mexico. His admiration for them and his history inspire many of his designs. His themes are generally indigenous or Mexican rural life. He is dedicated to producing the finest quality in all his work.

Born in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico in 1952, José studied communication and graphic design at the university. Eighteen years ago, his work was accepted for exhibit in the Ceramic Museum in Tlaquepaque.

José's work is sought after by collectors all over the world. Many of our Feria volunteers have discovered his unique and charming technique and collect his work as well. In 2012, he began working with a writer from Uruguay, who will be using Jose's designs for the cover of a book about the ethnic pueblos (villages) in Latin America.

coronel calderon 493

centro barranquitas

guadalajara, jalisco

josemanuelrob63@hotmail.com

333-614-1622 cel. 331 263 7548