Pasadena Society of Artists

Jose L. De Juan BIO


Artist Statement:
Jose L. De Juan studied at the Madrid Art Academy in his native Spain. He works as a graphic artist in several Los Angeles studios (DreamWorks, Rhythm & Hues Inc. and others). He resides in Pasadena with his life-partner Armando.

Since arriving in Los Angeles he has been fascinated by the variety of expression in the city, the contrast and merging of life and art that takes place everywhere, even in the bleakest urban landscapes. Jose L. De Juan is a devoted plein-air artist and finds constant inspiration in the city and its surroundings, from freeways and dilapidated structures to the canyons and marinas. His art always combines a certain melancholic mood with a academic approach.
He has studied with masters like include Jennifer Mc Christian, Peter Andrews, Sheri McGraw and Clayton Beck III. Jose has exhibited widely around Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.

Group Exhibitions:
San Luis Obispo Plein Air 2009 Juried show. San Luis Obispo Art Center.
North Tahoe Plein Air 2008 2009 Juried show. Northstar, North Tahoe.
Nov 2008 Juried entry into "Small Works NorthAmerica" from the Greenwich Workshop Gallery in Fairfield, CT
Nov 2008 Juried entry into "Rialto Visions" at SoPas Gallery in South Pasadena, CA
Oct 2008. Show of 10 Plein Air paintings. Jose Vera Fine Art & Antiques. Eagle Rock, CA
Oct 2008. 5 Artists show at Artscape Gallery, Pasadena, CA
Sept 2008. Group show with Mt. Washington painters. SouthWest Museum. Los Angeles, CA
May 2008. Group show at Winestyles wine boutique. South Pasadena, CA

Awards & Honors:
First Place at the Pasadena Artwalk 2009.
Nov 2008 Third Place Award in San Gabiel Plein Air 2008.San Gabriel Fine Arts Association.(Juror: Jason Situ). San Gabriel, California.

Affiliations:
California Art Club
San Gabriel Fine Art Association
Pasadena Society of Artists
National Watercolor Society

Collections:
Joe and Julie Pachoreck M.D.
Barbara and George Malone

Education:
Attended workshops and classes at Art Center (Pasadena) Associates in Arts (Van Nuys) and the Scottsdale Art School (AZ). Teachers include Jennifer Mc Christian, Peter Andrews, Sheri McGraw and Clayton Beck III.