Sunrise at the Mangrove by Alejandro VillalobosWhen Villalobos was 14 years old, he began art classes at the Casa del Artista, under the tutelage of Costa Rican artist Chino Morales. He combines metallic powders, polyurethane varnishes and thinners to yield an approach never before seen in Costa Rica Villalobos. He doesnt resort to traditional materials such as acrylics and oils. Read full Artist Bio.