An architect by training (UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico)), Agustín chose to follow his other passion – art, especially painting. He took painting lessons at the Academia de San Carlos in Mexico City, the first and oldest art academy and art school in the Americas, founded in 1781.
He also studied at Mexico City’s, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature), where he developed his extraordinary artistic abilities. Since 1985 he has had numerous exhibitions in Mexico and the United States, which capture his fascination with nature, proportions, philosophy, and life. This facility has allowed him to obtain honorable mentions especially in watercolor technique.
He is a member of the National Watercolor Society, Arizona Watercolor Association and he is an Honorary Member of the Watercolor Association of Morelos State, Mexico (President 1998). Currently he combines his work as Instructor and Director of Curatorial Services and Programs at XICO and his great passion, painting.
