Ash Tray Blues Mixed-Media I hope to engage my

I hope to engage my viewers in captivating images that speak to the beauty that surrounds us and the possibilities that may exist beyond our tangible realities

As an adult

to return to a heavy focus on oil painting and figurative work

Image Size: 8 x 10 inches || Paper Size: 9 x 11 inches

I use hand-cut wood as my canvas as the grain allows me to incorporate natural abstractions and a sense of free-flowing movement into my otherwise realistic work to create an interesting duality

Ash Tray Blues Mixed-Media I hope to engage myDetails About Oil on Canvas 16 x 20 in. 2017 20. 5 x 24. 5 in. (f) Frame details: The Isabella moulding embodies the warmth and splendor of Spain. The rich finish and gold accents add drama to the artwork and overall presentation. A Southern California native, Emilio Villalba received his BFA from the Art Institute of California in 2006, and his MFA in Painting from the Academy of Art University in 2011. He currently lives and works in San Francisco