Artists Walfrido Garcia & Steve Barton have collaborated to create a unique series called "Both Sides of the Dream"

Walfrido known for his "romantic realism" style combined with Steve Barton's playful brand of impressionism create a fusion of reality and dreams. The bold brush strokes and bright palette invite you through to a romantic vision where dreams come true.

The artists' styles compliment and blend with eachother to create a magical series. Start your collection with the masterworks of these two world class artists.
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Walfrido Garcia-

As long as I can remember I was always surrounded by art. My Father left the Philippines for the United States when we were young. He wanted to give us a better opportunity for a better life. We met up with him 3 years later in 1972, in a small town called Victorville, Ca. He had taught art at the local school and his talents did not go unnoticed. Within a year or two he decided to move his family up to the bay area in a small town called Milpitas. I could remember my father's art gracing the walls of our house. At the age of 14, I started taking painting lessons from my father. He taught me not only how to paint, but also how to teach. That proved to be the most valuable lesson. By the age of 17, I was teaching my own art classes, studying art at Ohlone Community College in Fremont, Ca., and hanging paintings in Devaux Galleries in Carmel. I was on my way to achieving my life long ambition, to be a professional artist.

During my last year at San Jose State university, I noticed a profound trend in the job market. Everything was headed towards computers. Even my chosen field, graphic arts was soon to be replaced by programs such as Quark, Illustrator, and Photoshop. I made a decision to try to make it as a professional artist within six years. If I didn't succeed, I would go back to school and continue my education. It was during a trip to Hawaii that I got my first break. I found a gallery to represent my work. That quickly led to other galleries on the outer islands. I was now selling paintings as fast as I could make them. My dream had come true.

My career got a giant boost when I met Wyland. He and I hung in Livingston galleries together and that was the first time I had seen his work. He decided to open his own chain of galleries and I got in on the ground floor. My work was now hanging with renown artists such as Roy Tabora, James Coleman and John Pitre. For the next 15 years I toured the world giving art exhibitions, meeting wonderful people and painting the beauty of the Hawaiian Islands. I am currently Married with 2 children and painting happily ever after. My days are filled with hugging family and painting beautiful inspiring paintings. Not a day goes by that I don't thank the Lord for giving my parents the courage to leave their home for a better life for their kids. Thanks Mom, Dad and God!

Steve Barton -
Originally from New Hampshire, Barton’s success as an artist began early. He was eight when his love for art began. His mother, an oil painter herself, inspired and encouraged him to paint. After studying at Rhode Island School of Design, Barton desired to broaden his search for subject matter. He traveled to the West Coast, where his paintings took on the dreamlike qualities that we experience today.
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