Jose L. De Juan  graduated from the Madrid Art Academy in his native Spain. He is a veteran of the film industry and has worked in several studios as a computer lighter. His passion has always been painting. Watercolors, oils , computer or any other medium, it’s all part of a desire to give visual shape to the moment.  

Jose is a devoted plein-air artist and finds constant inspiration in the city and its surroundings, from freeways and dilapidated structures to the canyons and marinas. He likes to plant the easel and look around for any subjects surprised by light and weather.  Jose strives to show respect for the materials,  honesty of rendition and a representational approach. Jose hopes his work finds an echo in the viewer’s luminosity within.    

He is an artist member of the  California Art Club , the Pasadena Society of Artists and the National Watercolor Association .  He has enjoyed the inspiration of  masters like  Jennifer Mc Christian, Peter Andrews, Sheri McGraw , Tony Pro,  Clayton Beck III and many others either in workshops or simple admiration.  Jose has  exhibited widely around Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley.