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Juan Antonio Medrano Born in Panama City, Panama in 1940,
Juan was found to be an astonishing talented Young boy who had made a
reputation for himself well before he was out of his teens. He has over
30 years of artistic hands on experience. A close examination of Juan's
work demonstrates its complexity, including precise technical specification
for viscosity of the inks, formulas for accurate color balance, and most
importantly, his creation of a "picture-like" image. To assure the integrity
of his work, Juan produces only one edition of his designs. He is married,
has two children and currently resides in Hyattsville, M.D. Juan set the
stage for his remarkable artistic career as he began working at the "Panama
America Newspaper", from 1962-1965. As a publication artist, he gained
extensive knowledge in designing art presentations and publications for
Panamanian newsletters and articles. From 1965-1966, he worked for the
"Industrial Graphics SA (IGSA)" printing company in Panama, where he excelled
as a graphic designer. His artistic expertise consisted of various work,
ranging from black/white pencil sketches, to watercolor ink, to acrylic
paintings. In 1966, he relocated with his family to Maracaibo, Venezuela,
where he went to become a well known illustrator in the "Critica Newspaper"
(1966-1968). His knowledge and success lead him to become Art Director
for the "MBU Advertising Agency (1967- 1968) and "CLAPSA Advertising Agency"
in Panama (1968-1969). In 1969, Juan came to the United States in search
of greater challenges, opportunity, and exposure of his work. His enthusiastic
interest in the U.S. military forces lead him to join the "United States
Marine Corps" (1969-1972), where he continued to provide his artistic
support as a Combat Artist. From 1972-1975, he worked for Vitro Laboratories
as a Graphic illustrator providing artistic support to various military
contracts. From 1975-1976, he worked in the "White House" as an Illustrator
for a Interior Decorator/Architect. His artistic expertise were applied
in the renovation of many of the rooms in the White House. From 1976-Present.
He currently works for the National Defense University in Fort McNair.
As a Visual Information Specialist, he designs and generates visual presentations
for various military projects. His work includes, but is not limited to
pencil sketches, acrylic paintings, portrait paintings, and various types
of visual illustrations. He has also contributed his free lance related
work to Lifetime Books and Magazine, Panamarican Union, and McAnn Erickson.
Other artistic skills and interest includes computer graphics, sculpturing,
and painting of Pre-Columbian designs from Panama of Code" (a providence
of Central Panama) Pottery. His designs exists in a wide variety of forms
and decorations, including striking geometric and abstract patterns, semi-human
figures, and many animal forms. After his retirement in the USA. Mr Medrano
move to Panama were him actually live and still active in the Aristic
field
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