YOUR ARTISTS IN SAN ANTONIO (CONT'D)

Angel Moreno is a contemporary realist painter and draftsman based in San Antonio. Born in Mexico City, he grew up admiring the works of the three giants of Mexican muralism; Rivera, Orozco and Siqueiros. His distinctive personal style emanates joy and peace and expresses the vibrant spirit and atmosphere of his culture. “As an artist, I have the responsibility to share what I have learned and to inspire others to see the world with different eyes. Art, as a universal language, has the power to unite people and to be the vehicle for positive change we need in our society today."

Antonio (Tony) Garcia is a native of Brownsville, Texas. He received his Bachelor’s of Fine Arts from Texas A&M University Kingsville. In 2001 he graduated with a Master’s In Educational Administration. Tony has been teaching art for over 20 years in several surrounding school districts.  His preferred medium is oil paint. After many years of practice, he has established himself as an artist that enjoys both realism and surrealism. His works express depth and bold colors that demand attention. With his works and style, Tony, has exhibited in Rochester and Hudson, New York. He’s has also been published in Art Quench Magazine from Los Angeles and has been a lead artist and curator of exhibits in San Antonio. In 2021, Tony was privileged to exhibit in Milan, Italy and Fuertaventura, Spain. As an artist, he continues to challenge himself    with every work of art. As a teacher, he is constantly learning.

Debrajean Bowen was born in Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies where she studied Fine Art, Art History, and Advertising Design at The Art Institute. Debrajean relocated to Europe as a burgeoning Design Major. She interned in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and eventually, moved to San Antonio, making it her home for the past 21 years. She studied IT and Business, focusing on front end web design, development, and architecture. She works primarily with watercolors, charcoal, and acrylics. Her paintings depict the mysterious yet honest life experiences expressed through dynamic cultural representation and the translation of these through bold color and form.

 Cody Freeman (b.1989) is a fine artist who currently lives and works in San Antonio, Texas. After studying graphic design at the San Antonio Art Institute, Freeman continued to experiment with painting and pursue his own artistic practice. Not being confined to a single style, his work exists in a realm between figurative and abstraction. Freeman incorporates portraiture, text, religious iconography, and abstraction to tell a narrative of Mexican life in America. Cerebral layers and rich colors display a triumph of deep personal expression while allowing interpretation and delivering a universal message with the viewer.  

Jeffrey Neel McDaniel is a Signature Artist in the Artists For Conservation Group. He believes art enriches and improves our lives. His work is inspired by the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, West Texas, and the Texas Coast, especially San Antonio and its surroundings: the Laguna Madre, the Chisos Mountains, and the Frio River.  "I focus on subjects that promote optimism, inspiration, awe, positivity, and hope. I also paint to carry a message of peace, harmony, and serenity as themes of my paintings." When not engaging in creative activities, he works as a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in trauma and crisis counseling.

Timothy Teruo Watters is an artist, author and graphic designer and grandson to artist Teruo Iyama, drawing inspiration from nature, Eastern aesthetic and philosophy, Mysticism, Impressionism and Ukiyo-e. Whether writing adventurous tales, watercoloring or painting in oils, Timothy is always reimagining by creating and blending the old with the new. He has exhibited his work in art shows and galleries from Los Angeles, CA to Kona, HI, to the canyons of St. George, UT.