Voices of Experience - Lorenzo Chávez

Here Comes the Sun 24 x 30” Pastel

“Start today. Every moment is precious. Paint or draw anything that moves you.”

Lorenzo Chávez is passionate about the landscape of the American West. He has devoted his artistic life to painting the intense colors and textures unique to the western landscapes, particularly of Colorado and New Mexico. Chávez is recognized for both his pastel and oil paintings and has exhibited in prestigious exhibitions across the country winning several major awards. Born and raised in New Mexico, he currently resides in Colorado. He wrote to us about his first inspirations, his mentors along the way, and his travels around the country and world, always returning to his deep connections to the American Rocky Mountains.

Blue Sky over Colorado 16 x 24” Pastel