He played classical guitar. He flew airplanes. He owned a business. But the title to which Arturo Chavez most aspired was artist. It took some time for him to reach that goal, but that made it all the sweeter. After all, the harder you have to work to achieve something, the more meaningful it is. For Chavez, being able to make his living doing something he absolutely loves is pure bliss.

Arturo Chavez (New Mexico)

Rock Of Ages
Oil
60″ By 160″
The Grand Canyon is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the grandeur one feels when encountering the canyon is truly awe inspiring. This painting exemplifies one of the canyon’s majestic wonders: the Temple of Isis at sunrise. In this view, 19 miles of space separate the viewer on the South Rim from the distant North Rim of the canyon, with Isis commanding a central place in the composition.

Arturo Chavez (New Mexico)

Mount Wilson Winter
Oil
56.5″ By 90″
The incredible, colorful rock formations in and around Sedona, Arizona, are a magnet of attraction. I’m awestruck with the beauty and majesty of these rock formations and am compelled to paint them, especially when the weather conditions offset and frame these majestic temples. This painting won the Harrison Eiteljorg Purchase Award at the Eiteljorg Museum in the annual Quest for the West Art Show in September 2010.