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Inspired by his love of music,
Manuel Padilla creates a feel
of romantic tranquility in
every one of his paintings.
Whether figurative or
landscape, Manuel’s use of
dramatic light and bold color
is unique in contemporary art.
Heavy, expressive brushstrokes
capture an energy that flows
throughout each of his
simplistic designs. His color
pallet primarily consists of
earth tones that are often
enhanced with rich jewel tones
for a dramatic effect. His
striking contemporary
compositions are reminiscent
of both the primitive and
classical periods.

Born into a family of artists,
Manuel Padilla was exposed to
creating art at a very young
age. Always encouraged and
supported, the artist
perfected his skill and
excelled early on. Manuel
received numerous awards as a
young student and earned a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
from the University of Texas-
Pan American in 1993. Exposed
to many creative forms of art
in college, Padilla also
developed a passion for
jewelry design, which
continues to be another source
of inspiration.

Raised in Santa Rosa, Texas,
Manuel moved to Houston
immediately after college
where he and ...

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