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rtist Alex Carmona was born and raised in Greeley, and he currently lives nearby his town. Carmona doesn’t know any of the members of the Suave Car Club, although he shares many things in common with them. “I never went to a lowrider show when I was a kid. But I was always attracted to old cars. Especially classics. I would find books, magazines or watch T.V. shows to learn about them. Then I would draw them,” remembered Carmona. The 30-year-old artist has a natural talent for drawing. “I started drawing when I was
4 years old. I do it every day, from a young age,” he said. He also added, “My muse to draw has always been automobiles. I love to paint cars that people buy to fix and make them work again. I’ve always been fascinated by old cars.”
A lifestyle
Carmona has created a lifestyle by producing art based on the car culture. He can be described as a printmaker. “I create the drawing in pencil or pen. Then I sculpt it on wood. The next step is to stamp the art over vegetable paper that I bring from Japan,” explained the artist. Carmona’s technique
Alex Carmona is an American printmaker from Hispanic descent, who gets his inspiration from classic automobiles.
is originally from Japan, and it is still in use by several artists in Asia and Mexico. “I have visited Japan. I have learned a lot from Japanese artists and I have added that knowledge to my creations. I have also learned about the values of the Japanese society. They value the family and are very respectful of all,” said Carmona. His goal now is to visit Mexico. “I want to visit Mexico City. I want to learn about the culture of my parents. And I am particularly interested in meeting artists that continue to use the traditional techniques of printmaking,” he concluded