About Artist

1. Introduction:

Esequiel Rubio is a self-taught artist that mainly works with acrylic paint to create stunning pop art that keeps people wanting more. His vibrant and larger than life murals inspire audiences to feel connected to their local communities.

2. Background:

  • Location:
  • Born in Progreso Texas January 04,1981
  • Family-owned Business Galeria Mexica LLC
  • Education and Training:
  • UTRGV Classical Painting
  • 2018 Veteran Art Competition Rio Grande Valley
  • B.A. General psychology (addiction studies)

  • Artistic Influences:

Born in the small town of Progreso, Texas, Esequiel received over 4 years of classical painting instruction at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where he formally harnessed his skills after being self-taught for the first 15 years of his life. His main influencers are Diego Rivera, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and Andrew Warhol. The work of these artist helped inspire his love for art and freedom of expression.

3. Artistic Style: Acrylic Paint

  • Medium: Acrylic paint is a fast-drying, versatile medium used in various art forms, known for its vibrant colors and ability to mimic both watercolors and oils. It's a water-based paint consisting of pigment particles and an acrylic polymer emulsion, which acts as a binder. Acrylics are popular with both beginners and experienced artists due to their quick drying time, allowing for layering and revisions, and their ability to be used on a wide range of surfaces
  • Techniques and Processes: Acrylic painting techniques offer a wide range of creative possibilities. Common techniques include layering, glazing, stippling, and dry brushing. Acrylics can be used for both detailed work and textured impasto styles. Understanding how to work with the paint's quick drying time, and utilizing mediums to extend working time or create unique effects, is key to mastering acrylics
  • Visual Style: In essence, the acrylic visual style is not a singular look but a spectrum of artistic expressions, all facilitated by the unique properties and versatility of acrylic paints. From bold and graphic to subtle and textured, acrylics enable artists to translate their visions into a wide range of captivating artworks.

4. Public Mural Locations:

  • Backyard Eatery

o 2112 Redskin Ave, Donna, TX 78537

  • Juan Botas Drive Thu

o 6203 N Farm to Market Rd 1015, Mercedes, TX 78570

  • Progreso City Park

o Progreso, TX 78596

5. Current Work and Future Plans:

  • Current Projects: Progreso City Park
  • Future Goals:
    • Open a non-profit school to help local youth find their voice though art.

6. Conclusion:

The passion I feel for my art has changed my way of life and most importantly It has allowed me to heal years of post-traumatic stress and depression. My ideas have been shaped through years of hardship, from working in the fields as a migrant worker to serving in the military, and a recent life-threatening illness has me convinced that my God has something incredible planned for me. My goal is to open a non-profit organization that will help the local youth explore healing through art and expression.

Every single piece of art that I create is dedicated to my mother Ma. Del Carmen Rubio may she rest in peace.

"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."

- Pablo Picasso

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