Sebastián Canovas


Sebastián Canovas Ávalos is a Mexican artist known for watercolors, oil paintings and murals. He has exhibited throughout Mexico, in the United States, Canada, Switzerland, Germany and France.

Early life

Sebastián Canovas was born in Mexico City on 8 December 1957.

Studies

More recently, from 2010 through 2012, he has attended the Art Academy of San Miguel de Allende, under Philip Cusini and the Tamayo Academy in Mexico City.

Career

Sebastián Canovas obtained his Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design from Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City. He started his career as a furniture designer in his father's family business, Galerías D'Canovas. Some customers, who saw his early work, suggested he become a full-time painter.
Sebastián has worked in various techniques, particularly watercolor.
Sebastián has had two distinct periods: