VARGAS is
an internationally acclaimed body paint artist and photographer
who has astonished audiences around the world with his work. Two
scholarships from JC State College, Pratt Institute and over
fifteen first places in drawing and painting, put Vargas as one
of the most outstanding artist in the United States. In 1989
Vargas open his own advertising studio, servicing Hollywood
projects and photographing recognized magazines and artists,
Vargas also shared his skills as a professor in arts in a
technical school and conventions worldwide.
This artist is presently displaying few of his masterpieces from
around the world, photographs from Europe, Asia and the
Americas. His exhibits features pieces that have not yet been
display, including a fantasy art piece that gave him a second
place in the Korea World Bodypainting. Vargas created the most
recognized worldwide calendar which featured twelve beautiful
female models with painted uniforms. This was the most popular
soccer calendar of 2007 “The Best Calendar in the History of the
Worldcup” TRV Austria opened many doors as well and gave him an
inspiration to develop his line of brushes and in hand with
Royal & Langnickel, Vargas signature brushes have a huge demand
worldwide.
This Ecuatorian born artistic collection has been showcased in
the Rotunda/White House, London and some are presently part of a
permanent student art collection in New Jersey. Vargas, being
one of the pioneers in the art of bodypainting has started his
mission of educating masses of followers around the world “There
is a need to guide those who have this passion, teaching them
not only ways to develop their skills, but to do it in a safely
manner”
“Vargas the bodypainter” as many call them, has become an
inspiration reaching nominations of “best bodypainter” “The
smoker” image of the month in Europe and south America. |
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“Orgullo
Latino” (Latin Pride)Telemundo, “ “The new master of pin up art”
E Magazine “Outstanding Pinup artist” (Good Morning America)
Ecuatorianrian Pride( Lions Club US) “The Picasso of the Most
bBeautiful woman in the World” (El Especial News P”, Artist of
the year, Marshall of the , Hispanic & Ecuatorian Parade. Sport
Illustrated has invited him to be part of their team. His works
has filled runways in prestigic fashion shows like, Wordolf
Astoria fashion week in New York, Colombia Fashion show in Cali
Colombia and New York Judge in events like: IMATS in London,
Miss Ecuador NY., New Mexico, FABAIC Orlando, IMATS Los Angeles,
TV shows Good Morning America Despierta America, Primer Impacto,
al Rojo Vivo, El show del medio dia, Escandalo TV, Ecuavisa,
Super Canal Caribe. KTLA, MTV. Clients Miss Brasil 2006/2008,
Miss Sto Domingo 2005, Zhumir, Bacardi, Crown Royal, Nathans, Mc
Donalds, Presidente, Warner Bro, Captain Morgan, Univision, RMM
records, Jelly Bean Benitez.....
Artist of the year Premios Arte, International Embassador of Art
and Culture (New York Chamber of Commerce) Beauty and Glamour
award (NY). Recognitions from the Board of Education for gifted
and talent educators NJ, Special Congressional Recognition White
House, also in New York and New Jersey… Photographed Anthony
Queen, Mark Anthony, Placido Domingo, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente,
Eugenio Derbez … worked in projects with Hollywood giant screen
movies. Producer, head photographer and director of the calendar
“Great places to visit in the World.” His next World cup
calendar for Africa 2010, which is already in the works promises
to be a masterpiece. His return to South America complemented
his portfolio in 2009 visiting a total of 13 countries and over
40 cities photographs being displayed in five galleries
scheduled in Ecuador, Madrid, New York, Sto. Domingo, Brasil. |