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About Artist:
Acclaimed artist, teacher and professor of art, Orlando Rafael Quevedo was born on January 1, 1970 in Holguin, Cuba. Proud of his heritage and culture, he came to the Unite States in December 1993 to pursue his artistic career. At the early age of 15, Orlando was awarded first prize in the International Young Artist Exhibitions both in Moscow and Havana, along with numerous first prize awards in the yeas to fallow. His art has been exhibited at the International Art Expo in New York from 2000 to 2002. At the young age of 35, celebrated Cuban artist, Orlando, is the nation's proponent of “Magical Realism”, a delicate combination of colorful architectural interiors gently mixed with illusion. His original oil paintings and limited edition giclees (high-resolution prints) on canvas are widely collected not only for their striking interior subjects but also for their remarkable deception of memorable works of master artist. A typical Orlando painting may include three or more representations of works by renowned artist such as Picasso, Chagall, Monet, Miro, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt. Inspired by his three favorite artists, Peter Paul Rubens, Velazquez and Rembrandt, he continues to emulate these “Grand Masters” as he combines their techniques to create the light, drama and movement that clearly define the Baroque style.
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