Roberto J. Valera

Roberto J. Valera born in Havana, Cuba came to the United States through the “Peter Pan” children’s program in 1961.

He is now a Cuban American artist residing in South Florida. He began his craft over twenty years ago capturing the unique flavor of South Florida through photography. In the last eight years Roberto has metamorphosed his photography into watercolor paintings, and is now known for his unique monochromatic watercolor nude series, his remarkable watercolor miniatures, and his new abstracts.

Roberto displays his works in Juried Fine Art Festivals throughout Florida in the winter and is currently displaying his new works in ArtFussion Gallery in Miami’s Design District.

Exhibitions

41st Invitational Fine Art Show, Miami Museum of Science (Oct 13-15, 2001)

Bank of America, solo exhibition, Ft. Lauderdale, (Dec 1-31, 2001)

The 18th Annual Salute to Florida Artists, Riviera Country Club, by invitation only (Mar 7th, 2002)

Sale-a-Bration, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, (May 1-21, 2002)

Broward County South West Reg. Library, solo exhibition, Hollywood, Fl, (May 1-31, 2002)

Hispanic Heritage, ArtServe. Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, (Sep 17-Oct 15, 2002)

Broward County South West Reg. Library, solo exhibition, Hollywood, Fl,(Dec 1-31, 2002)

Sale-a-Bration, ArtServe, 2003, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, (Apr 2-May 7, 2003)

Hispanic Heritage Cultural Arts, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, (Sep 25-Oct 23, 2003

Member Holiday Showcase, ArtServe, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl, (Nov 20-Jan 9, 2004)

Cover and artist of the month in Art & Frame Review, January 2004 issue

Trophies for the 2004 Spectrum International Paso Fino Show in Kissimmee, FL, (May, 2004)

Cover for the 2004 Spectrum International Paso Fino Show’s program, (May, 2004)

Second Prize Painting, Pinecrest gARTens Festival, (Jan, 2005)

Second Prize Painting, 7th Sun Day on the Mile Show, (Mar, 2005)

Upcoming article in the Weston LifeStyle Magazine, (May 2005)