Luis De La Torre

Luis De La Torre (Visual Artist) is a Chicago-based artist who uses a variety of techniques and mediums, including watercolor and oil painting, to project his vivid visions. It was during early childhood in Mexico when De La Torre experienced his first encounter with painting. Growing up he was inspired by the paintings of artists Salvador Dalí and David Alfaro Siqueiros and illustrators Alan Lee and Bill Sienkiewicz. Studying at American Academy of Art to fine tune his artistic talents gave him the opportunity to study under master watercolorist Irving Shapiro. He went on to graduate and earn his degree in Fine Art. The essence of his art is a combination of creativity, persistence and a civic conscience resulting in art that speaks of universal issues affecting us all. In 2002 he was the recipient of a CAAP arts grant awarded by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs.  De La Torre is currently involved in local exhibits including the current “Día de Los Muertos” exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art.