Armando Pedroso
Armando Pedroso
Pedroso' artistic career had unconventional beginnings, after September 11, 2001 he was laid off from his corporate sales job of 18 years. It was at that time he "thought" he heard a voice within himself literally that told him to paint. Strange as the voice was, as he had never painted before, listened and gave over all his future corporate energies to make a bold move and pursue his new dream of being a self taught artist. Well, much to his surprise, as well as that of his family and friends, his art career took off in ways 
unimaginable.
Pedroso say's "if you don't believe in the voice of God or being connected to your inner spirit...we need to talk." He has seen first hand countless doors of opportunity fly wide open for him, what laid beyond those doors was this new person, this artist inside he never ever knew existed... all because he took the chance of listening to that small persistent voice inside himself.
Pedroso deconstructs and reconstructs layers of roofing tar, plaster, found objects, metals, symbols, rich acrylic colors and words to create an inspirational and emotionally driven paintings. His focus is to encourage the viewer to act upon their hidden passions and dreams.
Sometimes playful, gritty or with an urban feel, Pedroso' paintings capture the essence of what an individuals dream might look like if inspired to take that leap of faith.
The internationally renowned artist Armando Pedroso has attracted a select United States and international circle of collectors drawn by his inspirational story and works.
Education
1984 Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan., BA
2002 Begin Self Taught, Full Time Art Career
Solo Exhibitions
2009 Tappan Z Gallery, Tarrytown, NY
William Scott Gallery, July 24
2007-8 Wiessman Gallery, Chicago,Illinois
Gallery 344, Kalamazoo, Michigan
2006 Wiessman Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
Group Exhibitions
2007 - 2008 William Scott Gallery, Provincetown, Ma.
Coconut Grove Gallery, Coconut Grove, Florida
Wiessman Gallery, Chicago,Illinois
Gallery 344, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Johnathon Interiors, Chicago, Illinois
Poggen Pohl, Chicago, Illinois
2006 Leche-Vitrines Art Alliance, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Coconut Grove Gallery, Florida
Amdur Art Gallery, Glenview, Illinois
Wiessman Gallery, Chicago,Illinois
Gallery 344, Kalamazoo, Michigan
2005 Coconut Grove Gallery, Coconut Grove, Florida
Amdur Art Gallery, Glenview, Illinois
Wiessman Gallery, Chicago, Illinois
2004 Anam Art Gallery, Glenview, Illinois
William Scott Gallery, Provincetown, Ma.
Corporate Collections:
British Petroleum Coldwell Bankers Realty
Media
2008
The Focus Group, Sirius Radio, Channel 155, - Artist Profile Armando Pedroso Interview Amdur Productions Art Annual
2007
Chicago Free Pres - A Proliferation of Art
ABC News & The Chicago Tribune - One of a Kind Art Show Feature Artist
Ravenswood Art Walk
Artcircuits.com
Amdur Produtions Art Annual
2006
Chicago Tribune, On the Town
Art World Chicago
Amdur Production Art Annual
Detroit Free Press, Arts and Apples Festival
WGN Television Interview, Chicago Tribune Magnificent Art Festival
CBS News , Art Space Spices Up the Mag Mile
2004
North Shore Chicago Magazine, One of a Kind Finds
2002
Chicago Tribune, My Home Drawings