Oscar Ortiz::The Artist. |
|
BIOGRAPHY::
Oscar Ortiz was born in Manhattan, New York, USA in 1964. Whether at home or abroad he drinks fresh brewed black coffee at 3 PM or so as his favorite method of staying rooted with his Puerto Rican upbringing. He is still dating his High School sweat heart after 23 years of marriage. His favorite escapee is plopping a mattress in the middle of the living room and lying down with his family to watch dollar rented DVD's. Not longer a bodybuilding champion, at 46 he works out heavy and hard with the single purpose of knowing where the body aches are coming from. He paints and draws everyday, both against all odds. Each piece is truly a joy. As a person, Oscar holds an unblemished record of imperfection. A half way done canvas makes it all better.
ARTIST STATEMENT::
“What to paint? I’m not sure, but I feel like doing something colorful, beautiful, and interesting… eye catching. It has to make me smile. It has to challenge me.”
I can say with total honesty that that’s exactly what crosses my mind every time I stare at a blank canvas.
No set rules. No profound messages.With some exceptions.
It has work for almost a decade now.
Why change it?
RECENT EXHIBITIONS::
The Alcove Gallery, Monroe, NC Solo Show 2009
Monroe Art Walk, Monroe, NC Group Show 2009
Art Not Terminal Gallery, Seattle, Washington Group Show June, 2009
GALLERIES REPRESENTING THE ARTIST::
Diversity In Art Gallery, Seattle, Washington, USA
IMAGES FOR LICENSING AND REPRODUCTION::
Bridgeman Art Library, London, UK
IMAGES FOR REPRODUCTION AND GREETING CARDS:
www.fineartamerica.com
CORPORATE CLIENTS:
2005 Puerto Rican Professional Association of South Florida Business Guide, FL, cover illustration
Fundacion Puertorriquena de Wisconsin y el Equipo Del Projecto de La Danza en Milwaukee, WI, promotional illustration
Esmaco Printers, PR, fully illustrated 2005 promotional calendar
AFFILIATIONS:
Union County Community Art Council, Board of Directors
Coalición Artistas de Puerto Rico
|