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About Pedro De La Cruz
The art of Pedro De La Cruz is exciting and colorful! Born in Baja California, Pedro remembers the joy he felt when he got to open his first box of crayons. The bright colors were magical to him, and drawing with these made him feel so happy and free.
Pedro also remembers that art was a sanctuary especially during tough times. Through the many years of his life he always kept small sketchbooks on him. His sketchbooks were like his personal diary and escapism from reality.
Pedro found that art was the best way to express his emotions. Mentored and encouraged by several art teachers at
Santa Barbara High School who recognized his talent, Pedro continued to excel at learning color and design; as well as architectural drafting, at Santa Barbara City College. His uncle commissioned his first piece while still in high school and this belief and support in him kept Pedro painting and drawing through college and beyond. He has always been a very talented artist, but one who believes in hard work and dedication.
Influences |
Pedro De La Cruz’s influences have been both local and traditional.
Primarily a strong colorist with post-modernist and cubist tendencies, he admires Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Amadeo Modigliani, Frida Khalo, Rufino Tamayo and Jean-Michel Basquiat. He just adores Vincent Van Gogh. He is inspired by music, architecture, the sea, palm trees, and a warm cup of coffee in the morning. He loves coffee! Pedro enjoys talking to people and his art is influenced by the diversity of his community. The Santa Barbara based artist believes in spreading positivity and light. He hopes to inspire, and bring joy through the color of his canvasses. He keeps a small but very prolific studio in the Funk Zone, Santa Barbara California. |
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