Cesar Santos: A Fusion of Modernism and Traditionalism From a young age in Cuba, Cesar Santos displayed an innate passion for creativity, crafting sculptures from mud and inventing toys. After immigrating to Miami at 12, his love for fine art persisted despite exploring boxing and architecture. Seeking deeper artistic knowledge beyond contemporary post-impressionistic principles, he studied at the Angel Academy in Florence. This education helped him develop a unique style blending modernist innovation with traditional techniques.
Mastering Portrait Painting Through Systematic Techniques In this video tutorial by Cesar Santos, portrait painting is demystified through four structured stages: drawing/construction, dead coloring, first painting phase, and second painting phase. Each step emphasizes precision while maintaining broadness without losing detail—making complex concepts accessible to all skill levels using principle-based teaching methods that are both practical yet profound insights into interpreting physical features or developing realistic flesh tones effectively showcased throughout every brushstroke captured meticulously on camera alongside interviews showcasing personal philosophies behind artistry itself.