Albert Alvarez

Beyond the Canvas 5 at Korova. I assisted my friend Manuel Salazar. We won first place out of 35 contestants. 

Block of Rock. 15x22.5in. Ink on paper. 2012.

Block of Rock. 15x22.5in. Ink on paper. 2012.

Hi my name is Rebecca and I had an assignment on to write a paper on a San Antonio artist and some of your work caught my attention. i just had one question for you... What or Who influence you to start painting and drawing?
Anonymous

I would watch my dad draw when I was a little boy. He was an amazing draughtsman. I remember being awestruck by how well his drawings of peoples faces looked. The idea of perfection was instilled on me at a very young age. Ever since then I have been attracted to difficulty and skill. Doing detail is the hardestthing to do for me. Today, my three influences are Joe Coleman, albreccht Durer, and the ancient Chinese scroll painters.

Captain Going Down With His Ship. 2012. 5x7in. Acrylic on Clayboard.

Captain Going Down With His Ship. 2012. 5x7in. Acrylic on Clayboard.

Wolfman Getting A Kiss from his Lover. 2012. 5x7in. Acrylic on Clayboard.

Wolfman Getting A Kiss from his Lover. 2012. 5x7in. Acrylic on Clayboard.

Parents Identifying Body of Slain Son, 2012, acrylic, 5x7in

Parents Identifying Body of Slain Son, 2012, acrylic, 5x7in

Duncan Slamming on Garnett. 2012. 5x4in. Ink on paper.

Duncan Slamming on Garnett. 2012. 5x4in. Ink on paper.

Self-Immolation. 2012. Acrylic on clayboard. 5x7in.

Self-Immolation. 2012. Acrylic on clayboard. 5x7in.

Do you know how AMAZINGLY TALENTED you are Oda Mae? lol!
Anonymous

Thank you so much anonymous. WTF does “oda Mae” mean?

“hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”
Kevin Durant

Death From Above. Acrylic on panel. 2012.

Death From Above. Acrylic on panel. 2012.