and habit of scratching at the surface of the canvas produce a primal nature to these imaginary vehicles. Renzo’s color palette recalls the elements of earth and nature, extracting metal and organic colors. Iron oxide pigments such as sanguine and sienna provide clay-like, earthy red and brown tones. Organic pigments like gamboge, a color used to dye Buddhist monks’ robes, provide an illuminating layer that allows for underpainted layers to show through. Colors reminiscent of copper pigments like viridian and paris green maintain neutral qualities but stand out in bright color against the others. Mixing the organic with the inorganic thus permeates the very substance of his

paintings and shows how the two are interconnected. Renzo’s painted images are opaque with transparent overlays to form composites, ranging from the figurative to abstract expressionism. He always uses highly fluid paints, because of his connection with their unique qualities on the canvas. Building layer upon layer in a process of construction and illustrated depth, Renzo depicts metaphors and variables on relationships, spirituality, intent, and even tribal similes. Unlike many artists of the day, Renzo’s art is created with a fully developed and distinct voice. His message and his execution speak together with a united intention, which truly make him the artist that he is today.

Far Left, Top: “7 Ravens”

Original Mixed Media on Canvas 28” x 36”

Far Left, Bottom: “Governing”

Original Mixed Media on Canvas 40” x 32”

“I saw what I Dreamed and the Pigment Ran.” — Renzo

“Similar Direction”

Original Mixed Media on Canvas 24” x 20”

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