Hispanic Heritage Gallery

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (15 Sept. – 15 Oct. ) I’ve added a photo gallery of my artwork pieces that reflect Hispanic Heritage.

Mexican Independence Heroes

Feliz Dieciséis de Septiembre! Happy 16th of September (Mexican Independence Day)!

Today is the 211th Anniversary of Mexican Independence from Spain on the 16th of September, 1810. Below are portraits of two of the most prominent heroes of that era of Mexican history.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

This is a portrait I made of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, (Also known As El Padre De La Patria “The Father of The Fatherland”) leader of the Mexican war of independence.

Miguel Hidalgo Bio

Grito De Dolores

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José María Morelos

José María Morelos y Pavón (September 30, 1765 – December 22, 1815) was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811. 

See bio on Wikipedia

José María Morelos

José María Morelos

José María Morelos y Pavón (September 30, 1765 – December 22, 1815) was a Mexican Roman Catholic priest and revolutionary rebel leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811.

See bio on Wikipedia

Mis Raíces

A while back I asked my wife Anita to dress up as Frida and pose for me so I could take some photos as a reference for a painting. This portrait is the result. I gave it to her for her birthday. She gave it the title, “Mis Raíces”.

Cuauhtémoc

El Último Tlatoani . . .

The Last Aztec Emperor . . .

Portrait of Cuauhtémoc by Antonio Romero

Cuauhtémoc also known as Cuauhtemotzín, Guatimozín or Guatémoc; c. 1495) was the Aztec ruler (tlatoani) of Tenochtitlan from 1520 to 1521, making him the last Aztec Emperor. The name Cuauhtémoc means “Descending Eagle” or “one who has descended like an eagle” (As it swoops down on its prey).


Cuauhtémoc Bio on Wikipedia

Javier Solis

I painted this portrait of Javier Solis (One of my favorie singers of boleros, rancheras and corridos.) for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Bio: Javier Solís (born Gabriel Siria Levario 1 September 1931 – 19 April 1966) was a Mexican singer of boleros and rancheras as well as a movie actor.
>More on Wikipedia

Digital Portrait of Javier Solis