Born: January 1, 1915 in Cebu City
Education:
1939 Diploma in Painting, University of the Philippines
1933-1939 Constant medalist in painting as a student
Awards:
1936-1939 Medalist in painting, Composition and Life Class
1937 Granted Scholarship at the University of the Philippines
1938 received gold Medal as a University Scholar Representative in the
UP Student Council
1979 Makasining na Paglimbag - Parangal Patnubay ng Sining at
Kalinangan, Araw ng Maynila
Experience and Achievements:
Founded the Philippine Association of Printmakers
1950-1958 19 major awards in the National Art Competition
1956-1967 Member of the Art Association of the Philippines� Board of Directors
1957-1960 Connected with UNICEF
1961-1962 Member of the Board of Directors of the Audio-Visual Research in
New York City
1963 Became honorary member of the School of Professor, School of Design
in Florence
Special achievement:
Philippine Representative of Asian Artists in Crystals of Steubenglass of New York City
Pioneer in the Philippine Greeting Cards
Pioneer in printmaking in the Philippines
Pioneer in the experimentation in materials and techniques
Father of Philippine Printmakers
1963 Fine Arts Instructor - CMFA - PWU (Graphic Arts Process)