What is most remarkable about the work of Leonardo Nuņez is not the range of mediums he covers. From the etching of small copper plates used to produce his recently completed series of prints depicting the California missions, to murals eighty feet wide such as the Randolph Mansion mural (80'x14') located in Lompoc, Leonardo moves easily between extremes. What is most remarkable is his ability to maintain a high degree of craftsmanship no matter what medium or form he is working in. Art is one thing. The fusion of art and craft is another, something not easily found these days. Such a fusion is, however, easily seen in the work of Leonardo Nuņez. One need only view his Mission Series or photo-realistic acrylics to appreciate it. On top of all this, Leonardo somehow manages to be a prolific artist as well. There are twenty-one missions in California, and Leonardo has made etchings of all of them. He has also produced an extensive series of the homeless he has met at the Midnight Mission in Los Angeles. Leonardo's Homeless Series covers a wide range of mediums including, oils, acrylics, linoleum cuts and copper plate etchings. Leonardo lives and works in Lompoc, California. For many years he has volunteered his time with the California Youth Authority at the Los Prietos Boys Camp. Leonardo works with the youth incarcerated there as a drawing and painting instructor, work for which he has been recognized by the County Board of Supervisors. Leonardo also speaks and conducts workshops on a variety of topics, from printmaking and the art of the mural, to color theory and specific mediums, such as acrylics. We hope you enjoy Leonardo's web site. Please feel free to contact Leonardo for any information you may need concerning his work.