Artist Cesar Santos Relies on Old Masters’ Techniques to Reach a Higher Level of Expression

“Rebirth of Painting.” Oil on linen, 42 inches by 48 inches. Courtesy of Cesar Santos

Compared to his time in the boxing ring and then his stint acting and appearing on television, Cesar Santos’s calling as an artist came naturally.

“Everything else I did, there was an internal conflict within me. Every time I was painting or drawing, things were flowing better, even my life. There was more love I was able to express,” said the spunky Cuban-born artist.