Marcelino Villanueva

Local Artist, Marcelino F. Villanueva Jr.,

recalls his love for art at a very young age

”I was fascinated that I had the ability to draw objects with no difficulty.” says, Marcelino.

Throughout his middle and high school days his artwork was always recognized.

He credits Rudy Trevino, his Art instructor, at

Sidney Lanier High School, for inspiring him to become a versatile graphics artist.

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He continued his education at San Antonio College, completing a two year course in commercial advertising, illustrations, and design.

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He began his career in 1979, with experience in marketing advertising, illustrating and design.
 

He has been recognized for the following:

*1st annual 1981 Official Tejano Conjunto             festival poster.

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* San Antonio Barrio Clinic Poster. (1995)

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* Lonestar & Gebhart Chili Poster.

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* Community recognition for painting 3 large

   Murals at San Juan Del Los Lagos Church 

  and Shrine. (Volunteer basis) 1986-1989.

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* Official Tejano Conjunto Poster (2002)

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* Official San Antonio Fiesta Poster (2012).

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* Official San Antonio Fiesta Poster (2014.

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* Official San Antonio Fiesta Flambeau                    Poster (2015)

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* Gold Addy, for designing the exterior wrap

  for the History in Motion RV Bus. (2016).