Rene Alvarado

René Alvarado left Mexico at the age of seven, joining his parents in the United States, leaving some older sisters and other relatives behind in El Manantial. Young René’s ability in drawing was quickly recognized and encouraged by his family and teachers. His adaptation to his new country was not easy. There was a new language to learn and customs he was unfamiliar with, but his early interest in art helped foster his attachment to his past life in Mexico and his new life in San Angelo, Texas.