He now paints mostly on canvas or masonite and has been very active in reviving the art of fresco painting in New Mexico. The thematic content of his work deals with religious or social aspects of Hispanic life, some aspects of which no longer exist and some which continue today. The flower in the center represents the regeneration and hope for mankind.
Fresco is an Italian word applied to the process of painting on lime plaster.
When the plaster dries, the painting then becomes a part of the wall. The technique is much more durable than simply painting on the surface of a wall.