Archives for Chavez, Arturo

The Magic Continues

The Magic Continues

May 4, 2023 | by

Most people probably know Arturo Chávez as an award-winning painter who masterfully captures the colors and shapes of Western landscapes. But there is more to this talented man—so much more. He is also a classical guitarist, a former pilot, a championship tango dancer, and a licensed commercial drone flyer. It is his love of painting, however, that drives him. “I’ve been pushing paint for 40 years,” Chávez says. “My landscapes come from my heart. It’s my creativity. I’ve created more than 6,000 paintings. There’s a chain from my ankle to my easel.” Of course, he’s speaking metaphorically; he is as
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Painting The Magic

Painting The Magic

May 27, 2011 | by

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
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