Paco García

From his studio in the picturesque city of Rosarito Beach, a place known all over the world because of its wonderful beaches, its romantic atmosphere and the friendliness of its people, Francisco Javier Garcia Zamora, known simply as “PACO G”, has painted the most famous places of the Mediterranean, California and Baja California Coast. He is one the favorite artists of this place, not only locally but internationally.

Paco’s style could be defined as “interpretative impressionism”. Using oil and acrylic paints, he creates raised textures to cause a third dimension effect. His works comprise valleys full with flowers, railings facing columns, arches and marine landscapes with coastal areas where you literally have the sensation to be a part of the picture.

However, Paco is not limited to this motifs and technique; he also works using an impressionist technique with a spatula, placing his view of the world on his paints. When you see his work you can almost feel a spiritual peace because the artist wants to project his peaceful impression of the world through his work. His paintings are almost like a musical composition where the colors dance and change.

Paco García was born in Saltillo, capital of the State of Coahuila, son of Jose Garcia and Petra Zamora. It was his mother who inherited him the appreciation for the beauty of the world and also his artistic inclination. He arrived in Ensenada when he was only 9 years old, and the first time he saw the sea he was very impressed by its beauty and power. At a later date, for the first time he would walk barefoot on the sand in Rosarito Beach. In 1953, his mother opened an art gallery in Ensenada, and this allowed Paco to grow up surrounded by paints and brushes.

Paco’s work has been shown in the best galleries in Laguna Beach, La Jolla, San Francisco, Carmel, Minnesota and Japan. It is in this country where his art work is greatly appreciated. He has had more than 15 shows in Japan and he has also been invited to be the guest artist in several other shows, along with original works by Miro, Shagal, Picasso, Goya and others.

Today his work is shown in many great galleries around the world and his quality and artistry are widely recognized.

Luz Maria Hernandez, Paco’s wife, is also a recognized artist whose works have a more modern technique and are full of bright colors. She has had great success and presently her works are shown at the Italian gallery right across from Quinta del Mar.

Luz says she has found her inspiration working along her husband with whom she has been married for 15 years. Their daughters Marisol, 15, and Dulce, 9, have inherited their parents’ artistic inclination and they both draw and paint. Both have also already sold some of their work.

Both artists are preparing a show in the lobby of the Rosarito Beach Hotel next May 28, 29 and 30.