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Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

Born in Glendale, CA, and raised in the Mexican countryside, Antonio Pelayo uses his artwork to question ideologies of home, identity, and trust. Moving from a quintessential American suburb replete with white picket fences to a tiny village of adobe churches urged Pelayo to adapt, while simultaneously searching for himself amongst the teasing cries of other children. Looking for solace, he picked up a pencil and began to draw using the murals of Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Orozco to inspire him. Upon moving back to Glendale, his world was once again upended and he once again used his artwork as a way to forge connections. In 1994, he joined Disney Studio’s Ink & Paint Department where he learned traditional celluloid animation techniques. It was in this context that Pelayo could imagine his portrait works could be exhibited, and have a direct, powerful impact on an audience. The intimacy and vulnerability between the subject and artist is one facet of what inspires Pelayo to create hyper-realistic and extremely detailed portraits. A stark contrast to the linework that he has worked on at Disney for over two decades, his fine art pieces explore the most intimate pieces of ourselves.

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Artist: Antonio Pelayo
"El Toro" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"El Toro" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" inch ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"YOU'RE SILLY" (FRAMED) Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"YOU'RE SILLY" (FRAMED) Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 30" x 24" inch Size framed: 34" x 27.5" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhibition: The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"I'M NOT TIRED" (FRAMED) Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"I'M NOT TIRED" (FRAMED) Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 30" x 24" inch Size framed: 34" x 27.5" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhibition: The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"KITTY" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 30" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"KITTY" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 30" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 24" x 30" inch Size framed: 27.5" x 34" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhibition: The exhibit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Permanent Marker, Pencil

"Dont Belong Here" (FRAMED) Painting 18" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Dont Belong Here" (FRAMED) Painting 18" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 18" x 24" inch Size framed: 20" x 26" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"El Fud" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"El Fud" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" inch ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"WHY IS THE SKY BLUE?" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 30" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"WHY IS THE SKY BLUE?" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 30" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 24" x 30" inch Size framed: 27.5" x 34" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhibiti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Permanent Marker, Pencil

"NO WAY JOSE!" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 30" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"NO WAY JOSE!" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 30" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 24" x 30" inch Size framed: 27.5" x 34" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhibition: The ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Permanent Marker, Pencil

"La Vaca" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"La Vaca" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" inch ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"Conejo" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Conejo" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" inch ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"El Bańo" (FRAMED) Painting 20.5" x 21" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"El Bańo" (FRAMED) Painting 20.5" x 21" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Artist Antonio Pelayo, born in Glendale, Californi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"I DO IT MYSELF" (FRAMED) Portrait Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"I DO IT MYSELF" (FRAMED) Portrait Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 30" x 24" inch Size framed: 34" x 27.5" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhib...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"I LOVE YOU" (FRAMED) Figurative Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"I LOVE YOU" (FRAMED) Figurative Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 30" x 24" inch Size framed: 34" x 27.5" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhibit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Permanent Marker, Pencil

"I WANT TO WATCH CARTOONS" (FRAMED) Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"I WANT TO WATCH CARTOONS" (FRAMED) Painting 30" x 24" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 30" x 24" inch Size framed: 34" x 27.5" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Permanent Marker, Pencil

"HOW DO YOU KNOW MY NAME?" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 30" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"HOW DO YOU KNOW MY NAME?" (FRAMED) Painting 24" x 30" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Marker on paper Size: 24" x 30" inch Size framed: 27.5" x 34" inch From Pelayo VS Pelayo exhi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Permanent Marker, Pencil

"El Hombre" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"El Hombre" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"El Purerco" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"El Purerco" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"Della" (FRAMED) Painting 19" x 22" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Della" (FRAMED) Painting 19" x 22" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 13" x 15" inch Size framed: 19" x 22" inch Artist Antonio Pelayo,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"Igualdad" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Igualdad" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" inch...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"Super Artist" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Super Artist" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Acrylic, Pencil

"Calica" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Calica" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Pencil on Paper, Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Size: 12" x 17" inch Size framed: 14.5" x 20" inch ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Pencil, Ink, Acrylic

"Memorias" (FRAMED) Painting 34" x 28" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
Located in Culver City, CA
"Memorias" Painting 34" x 28" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Image size: 25" x 19" inch Size framed: 34" x 28...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Antonio Pelayo Figurative Paintings

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Ink, Acrylic

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"Popeye" Painting 20" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo Medium: Acrylic Ink & Paint on Animation Acetate Image size: 13" x 13" inch Size framed: 20" x 20" inch Artist Antonio Pelayo, born in Glendale, California, and yet raised for most of his childhood in the Mexican countryside, has never had his own country. Moving from an American suburb to a tiny village has kept his world unstable, yet that very instability has made him an artist. Antonio was born in 1973 in a comfortable, quintessentially American suburb: close neighbors, picket fences, movie theatres, malls, and English all around. At nine, his family sent him back to his father’s village in Mexico, where the environment radically changed: old broken down adobe churches replaced galleries and the trappings of suburbia. Some adjustments were difficult, like dealing with outdoor plumbing and the transition to a Spanish-speaking environment. Teased and ostracized by other kids, and unable to communicate with the adults, Antonio looked elsewhere for, if not companionship, at least solace. He found it with a pencil and in the pews. He snuck into the village church and stared up at the murals of martyrdom. He hid in the dark corners and sketched the artwork that covered the walls and altars. Antonio sought out the work of other Mexican artists, making them his mentors; his friends. Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, and Orozco, all revealed to Antonio the depth of Mexican art and its movement from the shadows of the Catholic Church into the modern world. He learned Spanish. He strove to master it, hoping to communicate with the folks of the village. Still, there was a gap; the language barrier between poor farmers and the middle class kept him from meeting people on an intimate level. Nevertheless, he now had three languages: English, Spanish, and his drawings. Years later his family brought him back to Glendale, which he now saw through the lens of Mexico. It looked unreal; it did not look like home. Nothing looked like home anymore; not Mexico, not Southern California. The one home he had was his art. Though his mastery of pencil and paper began in the nave of an old country church in Mexico...
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"Chapulin" (FRAMED) Painting 14.5" x 20" inch by Antonio Pelayo
By Antonio Pelayo
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Find a wide variety of authentic Antonio Pelayo figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of figurative paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Antonio Pelayo in acrylic paint, ink, paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Antonio Pelayo figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 20 inches across are available. Antonio Pelayo figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $11,000, while the average work can sell for $2,500.

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