Manuel Padilla

Manuel Padilla's extraordinary paintings capture the essence of life through his unique treatment of light and dramatic use of color and texture. He is intrigued by both abstract and representational elements that he incorporates in his designs. His elegant compositions often represent graceful linear forms set against richly hued backgrounds. Inspired by his love of music, Manuel uses long, expressive brushstrokes to create his passionate works of art.

Raised in Santa Rosa, Texas, Manuel Padilla began creating art at a very young age. Encouraged and supported by his artistic family, he excelled early on. He received numerous awards for his talent through college, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Texas- Pan American in 1993. Manuel began his artistic career in store design, decorating large department stores. He then worked as a gallery director several years in Houston, Texas before opening his own gallery, Manuel Padilla Gallery. Manuel has since exploded onto the art scene.

Manuel has become a major player in the field of art with major shows including the International Artexpo in New York and the International Artexpo in San Francisco. He was invited by the Edna Hibel group to participate...

University of Texas-Pan American BFA
University of Houston
Interior Design Institute