BIOGRAPHY
	Carlos  is a costarrican artist living in Jaco, a small sleepy town nestled is the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Nearby are the world famous rainforest reserves breeming with the flora and fauna from which Carlos gets his inspiration. Carlos has been painting since he was four years old. He was noted for his talent since his teenage years. At seventeen he was awarded first place in the "Best Youth Artist" competition, a contest held nationally at the highschool level.     In 1993, Carlos was awarded honorable mention in the international contest held by Airbrush Action Magazine. It was his first entry! Carlos has been recognized by the local media ("La Nacion" and "Costa Rica Today") for his artwork and the ability to beautify the surrounding arquitecture with his eco-murals. In 1995 his murals were featured in "Encuentros con el arte", a five minute documentary shown in all the theaters in San Jose, the capital. Carlos' eco-murals can be seen through out the country in Jaco, Dominical, Guanacaste, San Jose, Puntarenas and Florida USA.     Carlos' canvases are found in private collections through out the world: Hong Kong, London, Canada, USA, and Puerto Rico.